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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,498 and 80,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,498 and 80,055 is: 166,471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,498 : 80,055 = 80,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,498/80,055 = 80,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,498x = 80,055 × 80,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,498x = 6,408,803,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,803,025/38,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,471.06

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