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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,637 and 84,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,637 and 84,655 is: 185,482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,637 : 84,655 = 84,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,637/84,655 = 84,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,637x = 84,655 × 84,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,637x = 7,166,469,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,469,025/38,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,482.03

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