Finding the Third Proportional to 36,110 and 57,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,110 and 57,663 is: 92,080.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,110 : 57,663 = 57,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,110/57,663 = 57,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,110x = 57,663 × 57,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,110x = 3,325,021,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,325,021,569/36,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,080.35
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