Finding the Third Proportional to 37,553 and 82,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,553 and 82,666 is: 181,973.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,553 : 82,666 = 82,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,553/82,666 = 82,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,553x = 82,666 × 82,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,553x = 6,833,667,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,833,667,556/37,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,973.94
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