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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,254 and 59,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,254 and 59,265 is: 89,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,254 : 59,265 = 59,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,254/59,265 = 59,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,254x = 59,265 × 59,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,254x = 3,512,340,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,340,225/39,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,477.26

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