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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,842 and 85,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,842 and 85,094 is: 186,421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,842 : 85,094 = 85,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,842/85,094 = 85,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,842x = 85,094 × 85,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,842x = 7,240,988,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,988,836/38,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,421.63

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