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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,752 and 86,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,752 and 86,785 is: 189,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,752 : 86,785 = 86,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,752/86,785 = 86,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,752x = 86,785 × 86,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,752x = 7,531,636,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,636,225/39,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,465.59

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