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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,985 and 85,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,985 and 85,641 is: 188,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,985 : 85,641 = 85,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,985/85,641 = 85,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,985x = 85,641 × 85,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,985x = 7,334,380,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,334,380,881/38,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,133.41

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