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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,858.06 and 60,004.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,858.06 and 60,004.97 is: 92,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,858.06 : 60,004.97 = 60,004.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,858.06/60,004.97 = 60,004.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,858.06x = 60,004.97 × 60,004.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,858.06x = 3,600,596,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,596,274.69/38,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,660.21

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