Finding the Third Proportional to 37,062 and 57,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,062 and 57,324 is: 88,663.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,062 : 57,324 = 57,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,062/57,324 = 57,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,062x = 57,324 × 57,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,062x = 3,286,040,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,286,040,976/37,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,663.35
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