Finding the Third Proportional to 36,658.50 and 77,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,658.50 and 77,280 is: 162,914.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,658.50 : 77,280 = 77,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,658.50/77,280 = 77,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,658.50x = 77,280 × 77,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,658.50x = 5,972,198,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,972,198,400/36,658.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,914.42
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