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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,995 and 60,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,995 and 60,354 is: 93,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995 : 60,354 = 60,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995/60,354 = 60,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995x = 60,354 × 60,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995x = 3,642,605,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,605,316/38,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,412.11

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