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Finding the Third Proportional to 36.84 and 46.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 36.84 and 46.41 is: 58.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 46.41 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/46.41 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 46.41 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 2,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.54/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.45

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