Finding the Third Proportional to 36,432 and 57,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,432 and 57,930 is: 92,113.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,432 : 57,930 = 57,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,432/57,930 = 57,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,432x = 57,930 × 57,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,432x = 3,355,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,355,884,900/36,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,113.66
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