Finding the Third Proportional to 36,498 and 40,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,498 and 40,338 is: 44,582.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,498 : 40,338 = 40,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,498/40,338 = 40,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,498x = 40,338 × 40,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,498x = 1,627,154,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,154,244/36,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,582.01
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