Finding the Third Proportional to 36,669 and 57,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,669 and 57,195 is: 89,210.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,669 : 57,195 = 57,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,669/57,195 = 57,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,669x = 57,195 × 57,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,669x = 3,271,268,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,271,268,025/36,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,210.72
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