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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,296 and 84,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,296 and 84,043 is: 184,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296 : 84,043 = 84,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296/84,043 = 84,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296x = 84,043 × 84,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296x = 7,063,225,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,225,849/38,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,437.69

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