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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,913 and 60,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,913 and 60,375 is: 93,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,913 : 60,375 = 60,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,913/60,375 = 60,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,913x = 60,375 × 60,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,913x = 3,645,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,140,625/38,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,674.11

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