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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,251 and 59,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,251 and 59,363 is: 89,780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251 : 59,363 = 59,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251/59,363 = 59,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251x = 59,363 × 59,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251x = 3,523,965,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,965,769/39,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,780.28

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