Finding the Third Proportional to 36,774 and 79,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,774 and 79,379 is: 171,344.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,774 : 79,379 = 79,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,774/79,379 = 79,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,774x = 79,379 × 79,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,774x = 6,301,025,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,301,025,641/36,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,344.58
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