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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,264 and 63,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,264 and 63,232 is: 104,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264 : 63,232 = 63,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264/63,232 = 63,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264x = 63,232 × 63,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264x = 3,998,285,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,285,824/38,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,492.10

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