Finding the Third Proportional to 35,052 and 52,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,052 and 52,452 is: 78,489.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,052 : 52,452 = 52,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,052/52,452 = 52,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,052x = 52,452 × 52,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,052x = 2,751,212,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,751,212,304/35,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,489.45
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