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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,964 and 60,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,964 and 60,444 is: 93,765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,964 : 60,444 = 60,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,964/60,444 = 60,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,964x = 60,444 × 60,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,964x = 3,653,477,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,477,136/38,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,765.45

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