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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,414 and 51,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,414 and 51,668 is: 69,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,414 : 51,668 = 51,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,414/51,668 = 51,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,414x = 51,668 × 51,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,414x = 2,669,582,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,582,224/38,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,495.03

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