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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,212 and 85,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,212 and 85,270 is: 185,427.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,212 : 85,270 = 85,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,212/85,270 = 85,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,212x = 85,270 × 85,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,212x = 7,270,972,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,972,900/39,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,427.24

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