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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,670 and 90,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,670 and 90,735 is: 212,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670 : 90,735 = 90,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670/90,735 = 90,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670x = 90,735 × 90,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670x = 8,232,840,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,840,225/38,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,899.93

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