Finding the Third Proportional to 36,740 and 80,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,740 and 80,516 is: 176,451.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,740 : 80,516 = 80,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,740/80,516 = 80,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,740x = 80,516 × 80,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,740x = 6,482,826,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,482,826,256/36,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,451.45
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