Finding the Third Proportional to 37,108.13 and 87,508.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,108.13 and 87,508.13 is: 206,361.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,108.13 : 87,508.13 = 87,508.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,108.13/87,508.13 = 87,508.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,108.13x = 87,508.13 × 87,508.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,108.13x = 7,657,671,941.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,657,671,941.02/37,108.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,361.06
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