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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,964 and 91,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,964 and 91,254 is: 213,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,964 : 91,254 = 91,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,964/91,254 = 91,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,964x = 91,254 × 91,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,964x = 8,327,292,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,292,516/38,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,717.60

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