Finding the Third Proportional to 36,570 and 75,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,570 and 75,732 is: 156,831.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,570 : 75,732 = 75,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,570/75,732 = 75,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,570x = 75,732 × 75,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,570x = 5,735,335,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,735,335,824/36,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,831.72
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