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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,591 and 78,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,591 and 78,254 is: 158,681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,591 : 78,254 = 78,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,591/78,254 = 78,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,591x = 78,254 × 78,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,591x = 6,123,688,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,688,516/38,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,681.78

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