Finding the Third Proportional to 36,594 and 58,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,594 and 58,275 is: 92,801.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,594 : 58,275 = 58,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,594/58,275 = 58,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,594x = 58,275 × 58,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,594x = 3,395,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,395,975,625/36,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,801.43
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