Finding the Third Proportional to 36,798 and 79,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,798 and 79,474 is: 171,642.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,798 : 79,474 = 79,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,798/79,474 = 79,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,798x = 79,474 × 79,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,798x = 6,316,116,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,316,116,676/36,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,642.93
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