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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,987 and 60,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,987 and 60,758 is: 94,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,987 : 60,758 = 60,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,987/60,758 = 60,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,987x = 60,758 × 60,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,987x = 3,691,534,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,534,564/38,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,686.29

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