Finding the Third Proportional to 36,996 and 81,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,996 and 81,894 is: 181,279.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,996 : 81,894 = 81,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,996/81,894 = 81,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,996x = 81,894 × 81,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,996x = 6,706,627,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,706,627,236/36,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,279.79
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