Finding the Third Proportional to 36,868 and 56,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,868 and 56,701 is: 87,203.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,868 : 56,701 = 56,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,868/56,701 = 56,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,868x = 56,701 × 56,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,868x = 3,215,003,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,215,003,401/36,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,203.09
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