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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,660 and 84,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,660 and 84,304 is: 183,837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660 : 84,304 = 84,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660/84,304 = 84,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660x = 84,304 × 84,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660x = 7,107,164,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,164,416/38,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,837.67

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