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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,926 and 84,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,926 and 84,722 is: 179,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,926 : 84,722 = 84,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,926/84,722 = 84,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,926x = 84,722 × 84,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,926x = 7,177,817,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,817,284/39,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,778.02

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