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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,853 and 58,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,853 and 58,743 is: 88,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,853 : 58,743 = 58,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,853/58,743 = 58,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,853x = 58,743 × 58,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,853x = 3,450,740,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,740,049/38,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,815.28

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