Finding the Third Proportional to 36,960 and 65,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,960 and 65,712 is: 116,830.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,960 : 65,712 = 65,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,960/65,712 = 65,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,960x = 65,712 × 65,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,960x = 4,318,066,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,318,066,944/36,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,830.82
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