Finding the Third Proportional to 36,457 and 79,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,457 and 79,772 is: 174,550.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,457 : 79,772 = 79,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,457/79,772 = 79,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,457x = 79,772 × 79,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,457x = 6,363,571,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,363,571,984/36,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,550.07
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