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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,664 and 81,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,664 and 81,477 is: 171,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664 : 81,477 = 81,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664/81,477 = 81,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664x = 81,477 × 81,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664x = 6,638,501,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,501,529/38,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,697.23

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