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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,893.50 and 85,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,893.50 and 85,320 is: 187,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,893.50 : 85,320 = 85,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,893.50/85,320 = 85,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,893.50x = 85,320 × 85,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,893.50x = 7,279,502,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,502,400/38,893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,165.01

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