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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,751 and 58,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,751 and 58,270 is: 92,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,751 : 58,270 = 58,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,751/58,270 = 58,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,751x = 58,270 × 58,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,751x = 3,395,392,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,392,900/36,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,389.13

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