Finding the Third Proportional to 36,352 and 53,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,352 and 53,327 is: 78,228.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,352 : 53,327 = 53,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,352/53,327 = 53,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,352x = 53,327 × 53,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,352x = 2,843,768,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,843,768,929/36,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,228.68
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