Finding the Third Proportional to 35,184 and 51,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,184 and 51,622 is: 75,739.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,184 : 51,622 = 51,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,184/51,622 = 51,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,184x = 51,622 × 51,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,184x = 2,664,830,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,664,830,884/35,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,739.85
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