Finding the Third Proportional to 35,190 and 55,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,190 and 55,719 is: 88,224.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,190 : 55,719 = 55,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,190/55,719 = 55,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,190x = 55,719 × 55,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,190x = 3,104,606,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,104,606,961/35,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,224.13
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