Finding the Third Proportional to 35,282 and 50,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,282 and 50,151 is: 71,286.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,282 : 50,151 = 50,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,282/50,151 = 50,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,282x = 50,151 × 50,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,282x = 2,515,122,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,515,122,801/35,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,286.29
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