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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,292 and 84,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,292 and 84,133.50 is: 184,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292 : 84,133.50 = 84,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292/84,133.50 = 84,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292x = 84,133.50 × 84,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292x = 7,078,445,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,445,822.25/38,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,854.43

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