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Finding the Third Proportional to 37,605 and 75,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 37,605 and 75,825 is: 152,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,605 : 75,825 = 75,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,605/75,825 = 75,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,605x = 75,825 × 75,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,605x = 5,749,430,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,430,625/37,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,890.06

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