Finding the Third Proportional to 37,164 and 80,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,164 and 80,160 is: 172,899.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,164 : 80,160 = 80,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,164/80,160 = 80,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,164x = 80,160 × 80,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,164x = 6,425,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,425,625,600/37,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,899.19
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