Finding the Third Proportional to 36,954 and 58,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,954 and 58,749 is: 93,398.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,954 : 58,749 = 58,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,954/58,749 = 58,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,954x = 58,749 × 58,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,954x = 3,451,445,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,451,445,001/36,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,398.41
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