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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,864 and 38,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,864 and 38,984 is: 63,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864 : 38,984 = 38,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864/38,984 = 38,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864x = 38,984 × 38,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864x = 1,519,752,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,752,256/23,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,683.89

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