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Finding the Third Proportional to 38.67 and 81.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 38.67 and 81.14 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 81.14 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/81.14 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 81.14 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 6,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583.80/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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