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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,856 and 84,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,856 and 84,738 is: 184,798.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,856 : 84,738 = 84,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,856/84,738 = 84,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,856x = 84,738 × 84,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,856x = 7,180,528,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,528,644/38,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,798.45

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