Finding the Third Proportional to 37,430 and 80,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,430 and 80,048 is: 171,191.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,430 : 80,048 = 80,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,430/80,048 = 80,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,430x = 80,048 × 80,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,430x = 6,407,682,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,407,682,304/37,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,191.08
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