Finding the Third Proportional to 36,525 and 56,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,525 and 56,400 is: 87,089.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,525 : 56,400 = 56,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,525/56,400 = 56,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,525x = 56,400 × 56,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,525x = 3,180,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,180,960,000/36,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,089.94
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