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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,685 and 84,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,685 and 84,660 is: 185,273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,685 : 84,660 = 84,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,685/84,660 = 84,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,685x = 84,660 × 84,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,685x = 7,167,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,315,600/38,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,273.77

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