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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,920 and 85,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,920 and 85,372 is: 187,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,920 : 85,372 = 85,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,920/85,372 = 85,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,920x = 85,372 × 85,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,920x = 7,288,378,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288,378,384/38,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,265.63

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