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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,644 and 81,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,644 and 81,440 is: 171,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,644 : 81,440 = 81,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,644/81,440 = 81,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,644x = 81,440 × 81,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,644x = 6,632,473,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,473,600/38,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,630.10

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