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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,757 and 84,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,757 and 84,777 is: 185,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,757 : 84,777 = 84,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,757/84,777 = 84,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,757x = 84,777 × 84,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,757x = 7,187,139,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,139,729/38,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,441.07

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