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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,266 and 60,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,266 and 60,867 is: 94,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,266 : 60,867 = 60,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,266/60,867 = 60,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,266x = 60,867 × 60,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,266x = 3,704,791,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,791,689/39,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,351.14

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