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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,893 and 85,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,893 and 85,562 is: 188,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,893 : 85,562 = 85,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,893/85,562 = 85,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,893x = 85,562 × 85,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,893x = 7,320,855,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,855,844/38,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,230.68

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