Finding the Third Proportional to 37,314 and 54,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,314 and 54,729 is: 80,271.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,314 : 54,729 = 54,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,314/54,729 = 54,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,314x = 54,729 × 54,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,314x = 2,995,263,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,995,263,441/37,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,271.84
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