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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,869 and 40,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,869 and 40,762 is: 45,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,869 : 40,762 = 40,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,869/40,762 = 40,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,869x = 40,762 × 40,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,869x = 1,661,540,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,540,644/36,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,066.06

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