Finding the Third Proportional to 37,090 and 55,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,090 and 55,953 is: 84,409.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,090 : 55,953 = 55,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,090/55,953 = 55,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,090x = 55,953 × 55,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,090x = 3,130,738,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,130,738,209/37,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,409.23
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