Finding the Third Proportional to 21,935 and 35,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,935 and 35,325 is: 56,888.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,935 : 35,325 = 35,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,935/35,325 = 35,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,935x = 35,325 × 35,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,935x = 1,247,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,855,625/21,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,888.79
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