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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,872 and 83,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,872 and 83,280 is: 178,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,872 : 83,280 = 83,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,872/83,280 = 83,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,872x = 83,280 × 83,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,872x = 6,935,558,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,558,400/38,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,420.42

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