Finding the Third Proportional to 36,963 and 87,331.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,963 and 87,331.50 is: 206,335.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,963 : 87,331.50 = 87,331.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,963/87,331.50 = 87,331.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,963x = 87,331.50 × 87,331.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,963x = 7,626,790,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,626,790,892.25/36,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,335.82
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