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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,951 and 84,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,951 and 84,463 is: 183,153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,951 : 84,463 = 84,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,951/84,463 = 84,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,951x = 84,463 × 84,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,951x = 7,133,998,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,998,369/38,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,153.15

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