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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,427 and 84,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,427 and 84,144 is: 184,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427 : 84,144 = 84,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427/84,144 = 84,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427x = 84,144 × 84,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427x = 7,080,212,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,212,736/38,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,250.99

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