Finding the Third Proportional to 37,662 and 80,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,662 and 80,322 is: 171,303.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,662 : 80,322 = 80,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,662/80,322 = 80,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,662x = 80,322 × 80,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,662x = 6,451,623,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,451,623,684/37,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,303.27
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