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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,991 and 55,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,991 and 55,567 is: 79,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,991 : 55,567 = 55,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,991/55,567 = 55,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,991x = 55,567 × 55,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,991x = 3,087,691,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,691,489/38,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,189.85

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