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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,638 and 80,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,638 and 80,623 is: 168,229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,638 : 80,623 = 80,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,638/80,623 = 80,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,638x = 80,623 × 80,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,638x = 6,500,068,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500,068,129/38,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,229.93

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