Finding the Third Proportional to 36,291 and 54,436.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,291 and 54,436.50 is: 81,654.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,291 : 54,436.50 = 54,436.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,291/54,436.50 = 54,436.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,291x = 54,436.50 × 54,436.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,291x = 2,963,332,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,963,332,532.25/36,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,654.75
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