Finding the Third Proportional to 36,552 and 49,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,552 and 49,532 is: 67,121.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,552 : 49,532 = 49,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,552/49,532 = 49,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,552x = 49,532 × 49,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,552x = 2,453,419,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,453,419,024/36,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,121.33
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