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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,894 and 60,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,894 and 60,063 is: 92,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,894 : 60,063 = 60,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,894/60,063 = 60,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,894x = 60,063 × 60,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,894x = 3,607,563,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,563,969/38,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,753.74

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