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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,997 and 58,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,997 and 58,761 is: 88,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997 : 58,761 = 58,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997/58,761 = 58,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997x = 58,761 × 58,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997x = 3,452,855,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,855,121/38,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,541.56

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