Finding the Third Proportional to 37,954 and 81,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,954 and 81,524 is: 175,110.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,954 : 81,524 = 81,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,954/81,524 = 81,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,954x = 81,524 × 81,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,954x = 6,646,162,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,646,162,576/37,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,110.99
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