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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,990 and 58,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,990 and 58,769 is: 88,581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,990 : 58,769 = 58,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,990/58,769 = 58,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,990x = 58,769 × 58,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,990x = 3,453,795,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,795,361/38,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,581.57

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