Finding the Third Proportional to 37,326 and 58,261.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,326 and 58,261.50 is: 90,939.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,326 : 58,261.50 = 58,261.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,326/58,261.50 = 58,261.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,326x = 58,261.50 × 58,261.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,326x = 3,394,402,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,394,402,382.25/37,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,939.36
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