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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,966 and 58,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,966 and 58,433 is: 87,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966 : 58,433 = 58,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966/58,433 = 58,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966x = 58,433 × 58,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966x = 3,414,415,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,415,489/38,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,625.51

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