Finding the Third Proportional to 35,013 and 51,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,013 and 51,015 is: 74,330.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,013 : 51,015 = 51,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,013/51,015 = 51,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,013x = 51,015 × 51,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,013x = 2,602,530,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,602,530,225/35,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,330.40
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