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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,999 and 58,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,999 and 58,850 is: 88,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999 : 58,850 = 58,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999/58,850 = 58,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999x = 58,850 × 58,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999x = 3,463,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,322,500/38,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,805.42

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