Finding the Third Proportional to 37,208 and 52,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,208 and 52,045 is: 72,798.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,208 : 52,045 = 52,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,208/52,045 = 52,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,208x = 52,045 × 52,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,208x = 2,708,682,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,708,682,025/37,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,798.38
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