Finding the Third Proportional to 36,936 and 80,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,936 and 80,642 is: 176,064.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,936 : 80,642 = 80,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,936/80,642 = 80,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,936x = 80,642 × 80,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,936x = 6,503,132,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,503,132,164/36,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,064.87
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