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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.38 and 38

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.38 and 38 is: 44.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 38 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/38 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 38 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 1,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.60

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