Finding the Third Proportional to 37,157 and 81,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,157 and 81,696 is: 179,622.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,157 : 81,696 = 81,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,157/81,696 = 81,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,157x = 81,696 × 81,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,157x = 6,674,236,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,674,236,416/37,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,622.59
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