Finding the Third Proportional to 35,054 and 54,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,054 and 54,309 is: 84,140.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,054 : 54,309 = 54,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,054/54,309 = 54,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,054x = 54,309 × 54,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,054x = 2,949,467,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,949,467,481/35,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,140.68
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