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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,966.50 and 84,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,966.50 and 84,575 is: 183,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.50 : 84,575 = 84,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.50/84,575 = 84,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.50x = 84,575 × 84,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.50x = 7,152,930,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,930,625/38,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,566.16

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