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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,845 and 84,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,845 and 84,609 is: 184,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845 : 84,609 = 84,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845/84,609 = 84,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845x = 84,609 × 84,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845x = 7,158,682,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,682,881/38,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,288.40

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