Finding the Third Proportional to 37,680 and 81,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,680 and 81,840 is: 177,754.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,680 : 81,840 = 81,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,680/81,840 = 81,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,680x = 81,840 × 81,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,680x = 6,697,785,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,697,785,600/37,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,754.39
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