Finding the Third Proportional to 37,712 and 82,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,712 and 82,957 is: 182,484.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,712 : 82,957 = 82,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,712/82,957 = 82,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,712x = 82,957 × 82,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,712x = 6,881,863,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,881,863,849/37,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,484.72
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