Finding the Third Proportional to 35,176.50 and 52,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,176.50 and 52,704 is: 78,964.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,176.50 : 52,704 = 52,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,176.50/52,704 = 52,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,176.50x = 52,704 × 52,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,176.50x = 2,777,711,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,777,711,616/35,176.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,964.98
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