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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,804.63 and 85,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,804.63 and 85,230 is: 187,198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,804.63 : 85,230 = 85,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,804.63/85,230 = 85,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,804.63x = 85,230 × 85,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,804.63x = 7,264,152,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,152,900/38,804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,198.12

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