Finding the Third Proportional to 36,480 and 79,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,480 and 79,776 is: 174,457.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,480 : 79,776 = 79,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,480/79,776 = 79,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,480x = 79,776 × 79,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,480x = 6,364,210,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,364,210,176/36,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,457.52
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