Finding the Third Proportional to 36,790 and 79,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,790 and 79,461 is: 171,624.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,790 : 79,461 = 79,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,790/79,461 = 79,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,790x = 79,461 × 79,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,790x = 6,314,050,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,314,050,521/36,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,624.10
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