Finding the Third Proportional to 37,700 and 81,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,700 and 81,232 is: 175,030.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,700 : 81,232 = 81,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,700/81,232 = 81,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,700x = 81,232 × 81,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,700x = 6,598,637,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,598,637,824/37,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,030.18
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