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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,675 and 82,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,675 and 82,408 is: 175,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675 : 82,408 = 82,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675/82,408 = 82,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675x = 82,408 × 82,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675x = 6,791,078,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,078,464/38,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,593.50

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