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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,169 and 84,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,169 and 84,675 is: 187,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169 : 84,675 = 84,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169/84,675 = 84,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169x = 84,675 × 84,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169x = 7,169,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,855,625/38,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,845.00

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