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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,030 and 53,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,030 and 53,901 is: 80,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,030 : 53,901 = 53,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,030/53,901 = 53,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,030x = 53,901 × 53,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,030x = 2,905,317,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,317,801/36,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,636.08

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