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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,842 and 84,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,842 and 84,953 is: 185,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,842 : 84,953 = 84,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,842/84,953 = 84,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,842x = 84,953 × 84,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,842x = 7,217,012,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,012,209/38,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,804.34

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