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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,246 and 84,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,246 and 84,966 is: 183,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,246 : 84,966 = 84,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,246/84,966 = 84,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,246x = 84,966 × 84,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,246x = 7,219,221,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,219,221,156/39,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,947.95

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