Finding the Third Proportional to 36,660 and 81,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,660 and 81,744 is: 182,271.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,660 : 81,744 = 81,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,660/81,744 = 81,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,660x = 81,744 × 81,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,660x = 6,682,081,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,682,081,536/36,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,271.73
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