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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,984 and 85,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,984 and 85,744 is: 188,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984 : 85,744 = 85,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984/85,744 = 85,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984x = 85,744 × 85,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984x = 7,352,033,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,033,536/38,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,591.05

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