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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,878 and 60,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,878 and 60,035 is: 92,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,878 : 60,035 = 60,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,878/60,035 = 60,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,878x = 60,035 × 60,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,878x = 3,604,201,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,201,225/38,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,705.42

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