Finding the Third Proportional to 36,260 and 56,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,260 and 56,031 is: 86,582.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,260 : 56,031 = 56,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,260/56,031 = 56,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,260x = 56,031 × 56,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,260x = 3,139,472,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,139,472,961/36,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,582.27
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