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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,436 and 82,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,436 and 82,800 is: 178,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,436 : 82,800 = 82,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,436/82,800 = 82,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,436x = 82,800 × 82,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,436x = 6,855,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,840,000/38,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,370.28

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