Finding the Third Proportional to 36,994 and 80,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,994 and 80,898 is: 176,906.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,994 : 80,898 = 80,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,994/80,898 = 80,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,994x = 80,898 × 80,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,994x = 6,544,486,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,544,486,404/36,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,906.70
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