Finding the Third Proportional to 36,094 and 49,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,094 and 49,169 is: 66,980.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,094 : 49,169 = 49,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,094/49,169 = 49,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,094x = 49,169 × 49,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,094x = 2,417,590,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,590,561/36,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,980.40
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