Finding the Third Proportional to 36,992 and 56,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,992 and 56,447 is: 86,133.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,992 : 56,447 = 56,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,992/56,447 = 56,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,992x = 56,447 × 56,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,992x = 3,186,263,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,186,263,809/36,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,133.86
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