Finding the Third Proportional to 35,220 and 52,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,220 and 52,833 is: 79,254.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,220 : 52,833 = 52,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,220/52,833 = 52,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,220x = 52,833 × 52,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,220x = 2,791,325,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,791,325,889/35,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,254.00
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