Finding the Third Proportional to 36,813 and 58,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,813 and 58,386 is: 92,601.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,813 : 58,386 = 58,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,813/58,386 = 58,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,813x = 58,386 × 58,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,813x = 3,408,924,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,408,924,996/36,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,601.12
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