Finding the Third Proportional to 35,028 and 52,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,028 and 52,418 is: 78,441.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,028 : 52,418 = 52,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,028/52,418 = 52,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,028x = 52,418 × 52,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,028x = 2,747,646,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,646,724/35,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,441.44
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