Finding the Third Proportional to 37,482 and 81,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,482 and 81,876 is: 178,850.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,482 : 81,876 = 81,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,482/81,876 = 81,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,482x = 81,876 × 81,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,482x = 6,703,679,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,703,679,376/37,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,850.63
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