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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,326 and 49,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,326 and 49,305 is: 66,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,326 : 49,305 = 49,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,326/49,305 = 49,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,326x = 49,305 × 49,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,326x = 2,430,983,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,983,025/36,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,921.30

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