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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,802 and 84,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,802 and 84,710 is: 184,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,802 : 84,710 = 84,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,802/84,710 = 84,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,802x = 84,710 × 84,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,802x = 7,175,784,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,784,100/38,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,933.36

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