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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,490 and 86,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,490 and 86,269 is: 188,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,490 : 86,269 = 86,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,490/86,269 = 86,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,490x = 86,269 × 86,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,490x = 7,442,340,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,340,361/39,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,461.39

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