Finding the Third Proportional to 37,471 and 80,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,471 and 80,285 is: 172,017.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,471 : 80,285 = 80,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,471/80,285 = 80,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,471x = 80,285 × 80,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,471x = 6,445,681,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,445,681,225/37,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,017.86
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