Finding the Third Proportional to 36,280 and 53,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,280 and 53,178 is: 77,946.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,280 : 53,178 = 53,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,280/53,178 = 53,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,280x = 53,178 × 53,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,280x = 2,827,899,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,827,899,684/36,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,946.52
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