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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,316 and 81,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,316 and 81,270 is: 172,377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316 : 81,270 = 81,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316/81,270 = 81,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316x = 81,270 × 81,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316x = 6,604,812,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,812,900/38,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,377.41

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