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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,520 and 84,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,520 and 84,130 is: 183,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,520 : 84,130 = 84,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,520/84,130 = 84,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,520x = 84,130 × 84,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,520x = 7,077,856,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,856,900/38,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,744.99

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