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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,604 and 78,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,604 and 78,276 is: 158,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,604 : 78,276 = 78,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,604/78,276 = 78,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,604x = 78,276 × 78,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,604x = 6,127,132,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,132,176/38,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,717.55

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