Finding the Third Proportional to 37,518 and 79,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,518 and 79,257 is: 167,430.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,518 : 79,257 = 79,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,518/79,257 = 79,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,518x = 79,257 × 79,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,518x = 6,281,672,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,281,672,049/37,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,430.89
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