Finding the Third Proportional to 36,968 and 56,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,968 and 56,880 is: 87,517.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,968 : 56,880 = 56,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,968/56,880 = 56,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,968x = 56,880 × 56,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,968x = 3,235,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,235,334,400/36,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,517.16
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