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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,635 and 83,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,635 and 83,047 is: 178,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,635 : 83,047 = 83,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,635/83,047 = 83,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,635x = 83,047 × 83,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,635x = 6,896,804,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,804,209/38,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,511.82

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