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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,994 and 58,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,994 and 58,840 is: 93,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,994 : 58,840 = 58,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,994/58,840 = 58,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,994x = 58,840 × 58,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,994x = 3,462,145,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,145,600/36,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,586.68

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