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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,806.88 and 84,878.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,806.88 and 84,878.44 is: 185,646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,806.88 : 84,878.44 = 84,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,806.88/84,878.44 = 84,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,806.88x = 84,878.44 × 84,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,806.88x = 7,204,349,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,349,152.44/38,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,646.21

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