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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,868 and 60,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,868 and 60,018 is: 92,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,868 : 60,018 = 60,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,868/60,018 = 60,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,868x = 60,018 × 60,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,868x = 3,602,160,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,160,324/38,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,676.76

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