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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,906 and 61,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,906 and 61,761 is: 98,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906 : 61,761 = 61,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906/61,761 = 61,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906x = 61,761 × 61,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906x = 3,814,421,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,421,121/38,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,041.98

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