Finding the Third Proportional to 36,220 and 57,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,220 and 57,630 is: 91,695.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,220 : 57,630 = 57,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,220/57,630 = 57,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,220x = 57,630 × 57,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,220x = 3,321,216,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,321,216,900/36,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,695.66
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