Finding the Third Proportional to 36,460 and 55,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,460 and 55,266 is: 83,772.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,460 : 55,266 = 55,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,460/55,266 = 55,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,460x = 55,266 × 55,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,460x = 3,054,330,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,054,330,756/36,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,772.10
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