Finding the Third Proportional to 35,220 and 52,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,220 and 52,248 is: 77,508.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,220 : 52,248 = 52,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,220/52,248 = 52,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,220x = 52,248 × 52,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,220x = 2,729,853,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,729,853,504/35,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,508.62
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