Finding the Third Proportional to 36,822 and 57,602.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,822 and 57,602.25 is: 90,109.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,822 : 57,602.25 = 57,602.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,822/57,602.25 = 57,602.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,822x = 57,602.25 × 57,602.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,822x = 3,318,019,205.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,318,019,205.06/36,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,109.70
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