Finding the Third Proportional to 35,248 and 54,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,248 and 54,546 is: 84,409.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,248 : 54,546 = 54,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,248/54,546 = 54,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,248x = 54,546 × 54,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,248x = 2,975,266,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,975,266,116/35,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,409.50
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