Finding the Third Proportional to 37,083 and 80,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,083 and 80,133 is: 173,160.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,083 : 80,133 = 80,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,083/80,133 = 80,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,083x = 80,133 × 80,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,083x = 6,421,297,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,421,297,689/37,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,160.15
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