Finding the Third Proportional to 35,008 and 52,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,008 and 52,390 is: 78,402.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,008 : 52,390 = 52,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,008/52,390 = 52,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,008x = 52,390 × 52,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,008x = 2,744,712,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,744,712,100/35,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,402.43
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