Finding the Third Proportional to 36,323 and 55,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,323 and 55,541 is: 84,926.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,323 : 55,541 = 55,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,323/55,541 = 55,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,323x = 55,541 × 55,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,323x = 3,084,802,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,084,802,681/36,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,926.98
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