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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,074 and 85,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,074 and 85,636 is: 187,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,074 : 85,636 = 85,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,074/85,636 = 85,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,074x = 85,636 × 85,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,074x = 7,333,524,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,524,496/39,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,682.97

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