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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,990 and 58,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,990 and 58,821 is: 88,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,990 : 58,821 = 58,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,990/58,821 = 58,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,990x = 58,821 × 58,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,990x = 3,459,910,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,910,041/38,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,738.40

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