Finding the Third Proportional to 36,040 and 73,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,040 and 73,860 is: 151,367.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,040 : 73,860 = 73,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,040/73,860 = 73,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,040x = 73,860 × 73,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,040x = 5,455,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,455,299,600/36,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,367.91
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