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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,303 and 82,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,303 and 82,771 is: 178,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,303 : 82,771 = 82,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,303/82,771 = 82,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,303x = 82,771 × 82,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,303x = 6,851,038,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,038,441/38,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,864.28

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