Finding the Third Proportional to 36,946 and 55,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,946 and 55,807 is: 84,296.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,946 : 55,807 = 55,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,946/55,807 = 55,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,946x = 55,807 × 55,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,946x = 3,114,421,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,114,421,249/36,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,296.57
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