Finding the Third Proportional to 36,284 and 56,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,284 and 56,044 is: 86,565.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,284 : 56,044 = 56,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,284/56,044 = 56,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,284x = 56,044 × 56,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,284x = 3,140,929,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,140,929,936/36,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,565.15
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