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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,234 and 92,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,234 and 92,989 is: 226,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234 : 92,989 = 92,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234/92,989 = 92,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234x = 92,989 × 92,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234x = 8,646,954,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,954,121/38,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,158.76

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