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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,863 and 85,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,863 and 85,124 is: 186,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863 : 85,124 = 85,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863/85,124 = 85,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863x = 85,124 × 85,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863x = 7,246,095,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,095,376/38,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,452.29

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