Finding the Third Proportional to 37,107 and 58,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,107 and 58,995 is: 93,793.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,107 : 58,995 = 58,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,107/58,995 = 58,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,107x = 58,995 × 58,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,107x = 3,480,410,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,480,410,025/37,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,793.89
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