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Finding the Third Proportional to 37,661 and 49,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 37,661 and 49,975 is: 66,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,661 : 49,975 = 49,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,661/49,975 = 49,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,661x = 49,975 × 49,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,661x = 2,497,500,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,500,625/37,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,315.30

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