Finding the Third Proportional to 36,379.13 and 47,805.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,379.13 and 47,805.19 is: 62,819.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,379.13 : 47,805.19 = 47,805.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,379.13/47,805.19 = 47,805.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,379.13x = 47,805.19 × 47,805.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,379.13x = 2,285,335,951.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,335,951.91/36,379.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,819.98
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