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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,984 and 84,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,984 and 84,528 is: 183,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984 : 84,528 = 84,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984/84,528 = 84,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984x = 84,528 × 84,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984x = 7,144,982,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,982,784/38,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,279.88

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