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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,870 and 85,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,870 and 85,126 is: 186,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870 : 85,126 = 85,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870/85,126 = 85,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870x = 85,126 × 85,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870x = 7,246,435,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,435,876/38,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,427.47

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