Finding the Third Proportional to 36,274.50 and 78,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,274.50 and 78,786 is: 171,118.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,274.50 : 78,786 = 78,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,274.50/78,786 = 78,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,274.50x = 78,786 × 78,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,274.50x = 6,207,233,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,207,233,796/36,274.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,118.38
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