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Finding the Third Proportional to 38.92 and 84.01

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Solution

The third proportional to 38.92 and 84.01 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 84.01 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/84.01 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 84.01 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 7,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.98/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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