Finding the Third Proportional to 36,614 and 54,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,614 and 54,795 is: 82,003.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,614 : 54,795 = 54,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,614/54,795 = 54,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,614x = 54,795 × 54,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,614x = 3,002,492,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,002,492,025/36,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,003.93
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