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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,934 and 84,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,934 and 84,674 is: 184,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934 : 84,674 = 84,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934/84,674 = 84,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934x = 84,674 × 84,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934x = 7,169,686,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,686,276/38,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,149.75

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