Finding the Third Proportional to 36,713 and 58,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,713 and 58,352 is: 92,745.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,713 : 58,352 = 58,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,713/58,352 = 58,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,713x = 58,352 × 58,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,713x = 3,404,955,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,404,955,904/36,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,745.24
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