Finding the Third Proportional to 36,193 and 52,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,193 and 52,993 is: 77,591.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,193 : 52,993 = 52,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,193/52,993 = 52,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,193x = 52,993 × 52,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,193x = 2,808,258,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,258,049/36,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,591.19
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