Finding the Third Proportional to 37,794 and 58,783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,794 and 58,783.50 is: 91,429.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,794 : 58,783.50 = 58,783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,794/58,783.50 = 58,783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,794x = 58,783.50 × 58,783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,794x = 3,455,499,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,455,499,872.25/37,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,429.85
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