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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,270 and 86,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,270 and 86,316 is: 189,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,270 : 86,316 = 86,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,270/86,316 = 86,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,270x = 86,316 × 86,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,270x = 7,450,451,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,451,856/39,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,723.75

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