Finding the Third Proportional to 37,319 and 78,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,319 and 78,851 is: 166,603.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,319 : 78,851 = 78,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,319/78,851 = 78,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,319x = 78,851 × 78,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,319x = 6,217,480,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,217,480,201/37,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,603.61
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