Finding the Third Proportional to 37,674 and 56,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,674 and 56,394 is: 84,415.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,674 : 56,394 = 56,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,674/56,394 = 56,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,674x = 56,394 × 56,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,674x = 3,180,283,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,180,283,236/37,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,415.86
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