Finding the Third Proportional to 36,021 and 36,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,021 and 36,021 is: 36,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,021 : 36,021 = 36,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,021/36,021 = 36,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,021x = 36,021 × 36,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,021x = 1,297,512,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,297,512,441/36,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,021
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