Finding the Third Proportional to 36,816 and 58,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,816 and 58,389 is: 92,603.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,816 : 58,389 = 58,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,816/58,389 = 58,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,816x = 58,389 × 58,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,816x = 3,409,275,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,409,275,321/36,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,603.09
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