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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,995 and 61,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,995 and 61,992 is: 98,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995 : 61,992 = 61,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995/61,992 = 61,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995x = 61,992 × 61,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995x = 3,843,008,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,008,064/38,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,551.30

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