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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,668 and 84,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,668 and 84,320 is: 183,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668 : 84,320 = 84,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668/84,320 = 84,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668x = 84,320 × 84,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668x = 7,109,862,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,862,400/38,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,869.41

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