Finding the Third Proportional to 37,719 and 82,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,719 and 82,971 is: 182,512.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,719 : 82,971 = 82,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,719/82,971 = 82,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,719x = 82,971 × 82,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,719x = 6,884,186,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,884,186,841/37,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,512.44
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