Finding the Third Proportional to 37,670 and 58,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,670 and 58,365 is: 90,429.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,670 : 58,365 = 58,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,670/58,365 = 58,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,670x = 58,365 × 58,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,670x = 3,406,473,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,406,473,225/37,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,429.34
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