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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,936 and 84,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,936 and 84,707 is: 184,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,936 : 84,707 = 84,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,936/84,707 = 84,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,936x = 84,707 × 84,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,936x = 7,175,275,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,275,849/38,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,283.85

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