Finding the Third Proportional to 36,368 and 49,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,368 and 49,368 is: 67,014.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,368 : 49,368 = 49,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,368/49,368 = 49,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,368x = 49,368 × 49,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,368x = 2,437,199,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,437,199,424/36,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,014.94
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