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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,669 and 84,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,669 and 84,440 is: 184,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669 : 84,440 = 84,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669/84,440 = 84,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669x = 84,440 × 84,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669x = 7,130,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,113,600/38,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,388.36

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