Finding the Third Proportional to 35,140.50 and 55,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,140.50 and 55,839 is: 88,729.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,140.50 : 55,839 = 55,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,140.50/55,839 = 55,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,140.50x = 55,839 × 55,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,140.50x = 3,117,993,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,117,993,921/35,140.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,729.36
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