Finding the Third Proportional to 36,352 and 75,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,352 and 75,026 is: 154,844.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,352 : 75,026 = 75,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,352/75,026 = 75,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,352x = 75,026 × 75,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,352x = 5,628,900,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,628,900,676/36,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,844.32
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