Finding the Third Proportional to 37,325 and 58,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,325 and 58,260 is: 90,937.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,325 : 58,260 = 58,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,325/58,260 = 58,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,325x = 58,260 × 58,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,325x = 3,394,227,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,394,227,600/37,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,937.11
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