Finding the Third Proportional to 37,498 and 81,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,498 and 81,558 is: 177,388.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,498 : 81,558 = 81,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,498/81,558 = 81,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,498x = 81,558 × 81,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,498x = 6,651,707,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,651,707,364/37,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,388.32
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