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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,868 and 84,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,868 and 84,312 is: 182,888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,868 : 84,312 = 84,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,868/84,312 = 84,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,868x = 84,312 × 84,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,868x = 7,108,513,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,513,344/38,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,888.58

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