Finding the Third Proportional to 37,265 and 56,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,265 and 56,379 is: 85,296.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,265 : 56,379 = 56,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,265/56,379 = 56,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,265x = 56,379 × 56,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,265x = 3,178,591,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,178,591,641/37,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,296.97
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