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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,892 and 81,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,892 and 81,672 is: 171,508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,892 : 81,672 = 81,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,892/81,672 = 81,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,892x = 81,672 × 81,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,892x = 6,670,315,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,315,584/38,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,508.68

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