Finding the Third Proportional to 37,548 and 81,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,548 and 81,585 is: 177,269.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,548 : 81,585 = 81,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,548/81,585 = 81,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,548x = 81,585 × 81,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,548x = 6,656,112,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,656,112,225/37,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,269.42
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