Finding the Third Proportional to 36,700 and 80,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,700 and 80,432 is: 176,275.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,700 : 80,432 = 80,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,700/80,432 = 80,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,700x = 80,432 × 80,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,700x = 6,469,306,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,469,306,624/36,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,275.38
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