Finding the Third Proportional to 36,476 and 54,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,476 and 54,750 is: 82,179.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,476 : 54,750 = 54,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,476/54,750 = 54,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,476x = 54,750 × 54,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,476x = 2,997,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,997,562,500/36,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,179.04
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