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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,913 and 85,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,913 and 85,368 is: 187,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,913 : 85,368 = 85,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,913/85,368 = 85,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,913x = 85,368 × 85,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,913x = 7,287,695,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287,695,424/38,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,281.77

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