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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,606 and 84,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,606 and 84,348 is: 179,634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,606 : 84,348 = 84,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,606/84,348 = 84,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,606x = 84,348 × 84,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,606x = 7,114,585,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,585,104/39,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,634.02

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