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Finding the Third Proportional to 37,926 and 84,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 37,926 and 84,276 is: 187,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,926 : 84,276 = 84,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,926/84,276 = 84,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,926x = 84,276 × 84,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,926x = 7,102,444,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,444,176/37,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,271.11

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