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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,956 and 84,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,956 and 84,745 is: 184,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,956 : 84,745 = 84,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,956/84,745 = 84,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,956x = 84,745 × 84,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,956x = 7,181,715,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,715,025/38,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,354.53

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