Finding the Third Proportional to 37,968 and 81,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,968 and 81,544 is: 175,132.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,968 : 81,544 = 81,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,968/81,544 = 81,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,968x = 81,544 × 81,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,968x = 6,649,423,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,649,423,936/37,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,132.32
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