Finding the Third Proportional to 36,073.50 and 77,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,073.50 and 77,331 is: 165,774.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,073.50 : 77,331 = 77,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,073.50/77,331 = 77,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,073.50x = 77,331 × 77,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,073.50x = 5,980,083,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,980,083,561/36,073.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,774.98
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