Finding the Third Proportional to 36,038 and 73,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,038 and 73,855 is: 151,355.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,038 : 73,855 = 73,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,038/73,855 = 73,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,038x = 73,855 × 73,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,038x = 5,454,561,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,454,561,025/36,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,355.82
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