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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,348 and 78,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,348 and 78,261 is: 168,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,348 : 78,261 = 78,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,348/78,261 = 78,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,348x = 78,261 × 78,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,348x = 6,124,784,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,784,121/36,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,504.02

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