Finding the Third Proportional to 37,591.50 and 82,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,591.50 and 82,623 is: 181,598.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,591.50 : 82,623 = 82,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,591.50/82,623 = 82,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,591.50x = 82,623 × 82,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,591.50x = 6,826,560,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,826,560,129/37,591.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,598.50
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