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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,906 and 85,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,906 and 85,348 is: 187,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906 : 85,348 = 85,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906/85,348 = 85,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906x = 85,348 × 85,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906x = 7,284,281,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,281,104/38,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,227.71

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