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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,952 and 84,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,952 and 84,960 is: 185,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,952 : 84,960 = 84,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,952/84,960 = 84,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,952x = 84,960 × 84,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,952x = 7,218,201,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218,201,600/38,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,310.17

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