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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,552 and 58,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,552 and 58,155 is: 92,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,552 : 58,155 = 58,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,552/58,155 = 58,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,552x = 58,155 × 58,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,552x = 3,382,004,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,004,025/36,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,525.83

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