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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,904 and 60,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,904 and 60,179 is: 93,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904 : 60,179 = 60,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904/60,179 = 60,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904x = 60,179 × 60,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904x = 3,621,512,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,512,041/38,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,088.42

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