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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,297 and 82,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,297 and 82,759 is: 178,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297 : 82,759 = 82,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297/82,759 = 82,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297x = 82,759 × 82,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297x = 6,849,052,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,052,081/38,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,840.43

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