Finding the Third Proportional to 36,866 and 55,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,866 and 55,299 is: 82,948.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,866 : 55,299 = 55,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,866/55,299 = 55,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,866x = 55,299 × 55,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,866x = 3,057,979,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,057,979,401/36,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,948.50
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