Finding the Third Proportional to 35,252 and 51,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,252 and 51,906 is: 76,427.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,252 : 51,906 = 51,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,252/51,906 = 51,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,252x = 51,906 × 51,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,252x = 2,694,232,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,694,232,836/35,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,427.80
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