Finding the Third Proportional to 36,970 and 80,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,970 and 80,168 is: 173,841.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,970 : 80,168 = 80,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,970/80,168 = 80,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,970x = 80,168 × 80,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,970x = 6,426,908,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,426,908,224/36,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,841.17
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