Finding the Third Proportional to 35,246 and 48,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,246 and 48,331 is: 66,273.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,246 : 48,331 = 48,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,246/48,331 = 48,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,246x = 48,331 × 48,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,246x = 2,335,885,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,885,561/35,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,273.78
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