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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,952 and 84,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,952 and 84,708 is: 184,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,952 : 84,708 = 84,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,952/84,708 = 84,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,952x = 84,708 × 84,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,952x = 7,175,445,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,445,264/38,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,212.50

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