Finding the Third Proportional to 36,824 and 58,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,824 and 58,402 is: 92,624.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,824 : 58,402 = 58,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,824/58,402 = 58,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,824x = 58,402 × 58,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,824x = 3,410,793,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,410,793,604/36,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,624.20
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