Finding the Third Proportional to 36,283.50 and 51,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,283.50 and 51,386 is: 72,774.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,283.50 : 51,386 = 51,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,283.50/51,386 = 51,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,283.50x = 51,386 × 51,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,283.50x = 2,640,520,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,640,520,996/36,283.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,774.70
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