Finding the Third Proportional to 36,922 and 58,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,922 and 58,695 is: 93,307.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,922 : 58,695 = 58,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,922/58,695 = 58,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,922x = 58,695 × 58,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,922x = 3,445,103,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,445,103,025/36,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,307.60
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