Finding the Third Proportional to 36,576 and 78,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,576 and 78,701 is: 169,341.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,576 : 78,701 = 78,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,576/78,701 = 78,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,576x = 78,701 × 78,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,576x = 6,193,847,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,193,847,401/36,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,341.85
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