Finding the Third Proportional to 36,458 and 52,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,458 and 52,134 is: 74,550.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,458 : 52,134 = 52,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,458/52,134 = 52,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,458x = 52,134 × 52,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,458x = 2,717,953,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,717,953,956/36,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,550.28
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