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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,967 and 85,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,967 and 85,215 is: 186,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967 : 85,215 = 85,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967/85,215 = 85,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967x = 85,215 × 85,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967x = 7,261,596,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,596,225/38,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,352.46

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