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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,982 and 84,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,982 and 84,804 is: 184,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982 : 84,804 = 84,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982/84,804 = 84,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982x = 84,804 × 84,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982x = 7,191,718,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191,718,416/38,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,488.18

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