Finding the Third Proportional to 36,886 and 56,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,886 and 56,773 is: 87,382.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,886 : 56,773 = 56,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,886/56,773 = 56,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,886x = 56,773 × 56,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,886x = 3,223,173,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,223,173,529/36,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,382.03
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