Finding the Third Proportional to 36,661 and 80,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,661 and 80,329 is: 176,011.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,661 : 80,329 = 80,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,661/80,329 = 80,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,661x = 80,329 × 80,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,661x = 6,452,748,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,452,748,241/36,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,011.24
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