Finding the Third Proportional to 35,086 and 53,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,086 and 53,927 is: 82,885.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,086 : 53,927 = 53,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,086/53,927 = 53,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,086x = 53,927 × 53,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,086x = 2,908,121,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,908,121,329/35,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,885.52
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