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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,062 and 84,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,062 and 84,284 is: 186,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,062 : 84,284 = 84,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,062/84,284 = 84,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,062x = 84,284 × 84,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,062x = 7,103,792,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,792,656/38,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,637.40

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