Finding the Third Proportional to 36,506 and 40,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,506 and 40,346 is: 44,589.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,506 : 40,346 = 40,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,506/40,346 = 40,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,506x = 40,346 × 40,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,506x = 1,627,799,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,627,799,716/36,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,589.92
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