Finding the Third Proportional to 37,596 and 80,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,596 and 80,372 is: 171,817.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,596 : 80,372 = 80,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,596/80,372 = 80,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,596x = 80,372 × 80,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,596x = 6,459,658,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,459,658,384/37,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,817.70
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