Finding the Third Proportional to 35,286 and 56,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,286 and 56,169 is: 89,411.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,286 : 56,169 = 56,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,286/56,169 = 56,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,286x = 56,169 × 56,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,286x = 3,154,956,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,154,956,561/35,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,411.00
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