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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,511 and 83,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,511 and 83,340 is: 180,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,511 : 83,340 = 83,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,511/83,340 = 83,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,511x = 83,340 × 83,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,511x = 6,945,555,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,555,600/38,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,352.51

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