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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,991 and 80,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,991 and 80,901 is: 176,934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,991 : 80,901 = 80,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,991/80,901 = 80,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,991x = 80,901 × 80,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,991x = 6,544,971,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,971,801/36,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,934.17

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