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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,863 and 84,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,863 and 84,751 is: 184,821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863 : 84,751 = 84,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863/84,751 = 84,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863x = 84,751 × 84,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863x = 7,182,732,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,732,001/38,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,821.86

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