Finding the Third Proportional to 36,358 and 55,865.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,358 and 55,865.75 is: 85,840.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,358 : 55,865.75 = 55,865.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,358/55,865.75 = 55,865.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,358x = 55,865.75 × 55,865.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,358x = 3,120,982,023.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,120,982,023.06/36,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,840.31
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