Finding the Third Proportional to 36,926.50 and 89,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,926.50 and 89,027 is: 214,637.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,926.50 : 89,027 = 89,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,926.50/89,027 = 89,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,926.50x = 89,027 × 89,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,926.50x = 7,925,806,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,925,806,729/36,926.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,637.37
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