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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,570 and 55,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,570 and 55,305 is: 83,638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,570 : 55,305 = 55,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,570/55,305 = 55,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,570x = 55,305 × 55,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,570x = 3,058,643,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,643,025/36,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,638.04

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