Finding the Third Proportional to 36,892 and 51,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,892 and 51,244 is: 71,179.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,892 : 51,244 = 51,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,892/51,244 = 51,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,892x = 51,244 × 51,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,892x = 2,625,947,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,625,947,536/36,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,179.32
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