Finding the Third Proportional to 36,911 and 86,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,911 and 86,654 is: 203,433.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,911 : 86,654 = 86,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,911/86,654 = 86,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,911x = 86,654 × 86,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,911x = 7,508,915,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,508,915,716/36,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,433.01
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