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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,052 and 48,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,052 and 48,225 is: 64,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,052 : 48,225 = 48,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,052/48,225 = 48,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,052x = 48,225 × 48,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,052x = 2,325,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,650,625/36,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,508.23

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