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Finding the Third Proportional to 37,848 and 80,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 37,848 and 80,307 is: 170,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,848 : 80,307 = 80,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,848/80,307 = 80,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,848x = 80,307 × 80,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,848x = 6,449,214,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,214,249/37,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,397.76

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