Finding the Third Proportional to 36,990 and 58,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,990 and 58,833 is: 93,574.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,990 : 58,833 = 58,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,990/58,833 = 58,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,990x = 58,833 × 58,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,990x = 3,461,321,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,461,321,889/36,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,574.53
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