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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,830 and 84,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,830 and 84,716 is: 184,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,830 : 84,716 = 84,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,830/84,716 = 84,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,830x = 84,716 × 84,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,830x = 7,176,800,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,800,656/38,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,826.18

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