Finding the Third Proportional to 36,336 and 48,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,336 and 48,831 is: 65,622.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,336 : 48,831 = 48,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,336/48,831 = 48,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,336x = 48,831 × 48,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,336x = 2,384,466,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,384,466,561/36,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,622.70
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