Finding the Third Proportional to 36,440 and 75,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,440 and 75,988 is: 158,457.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,440 : 75,988 = 75,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,440/75,988 = 75,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,440x = 75,988 × 75,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,440x = 5,774,176,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,774,176,144/36,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,457.08
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