Finding the Third Proportional to 36,968 and 81,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,968 and 81,318 is: 178,874.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,968 : 81,318 = 81,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,968/81,318 = 81,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,968x = 81,318 × 81,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,968x = 6,612,617,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,612,617,124/36,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,874.08
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