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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,292 and 82,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,292 and 82,734 is: 178,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292 : 82,734 = 82,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292/82,734 = 82,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292x = 82,734 × 82,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292x = 6,844,914,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,914,756/38,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,755.74

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