Finding the Third Proportional to 36,756 and 58,414.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,756 and 58,414.50 is: 92,835.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,756 : 58,414.50 = 58,414.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,756/58,414.50 = 58,414.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,756x = 58,414.50 × 58,414.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,756x = 3,412,253,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,412,253,810.25/36,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,835.29
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