Finding the Third Proportional to 36,944 and 81,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,944 and 81,268 is: 178,770.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,944 : 81,268 = 81,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,944/81,268 = 81,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,944x = 81,268 × 81,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,944x = 6,604,487,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,604,487,824/36,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,770.24
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