Finding the Third Proportional to 37,526 and 59,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,526 and 59,421 is: 94,090.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,526 : 59,421 = 59,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,526/59,421 = 59,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,526x = 59,421 × 59,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,526x = 3,530,855,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,530,855,241/37,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,090.90
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