Finding the Third Proportional to 35,250 and 54,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,250 and 54,663 is: 84,767.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,250 : 54,663 = 54,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,250/54,663 = 54,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,250x = 54,663 × 54,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,250x = 2,988,043,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,988,043,569/35,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,767.19
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