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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,664 and 84,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,664 and 84,801 is: 185,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664 : 84,801 = 84,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664/84,801 = 84,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664x = 84,801 × 84,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664x = 7,191,209,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,209,601/38,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,992.39

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