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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,907 and 85,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,907 and 85,344 is: 187,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907 : 85,344 = 85,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907/85,344 = 85,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907x = 85,344 × 85,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907x = 7,283,598,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,598,336/38,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,205.34

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