Finding the Third Proportional to 35,289 and 54,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,289 and 54,877 is: 85,337.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,289 : 54,877 = 54,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,289/54,877 = 54,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,289x = 54,877 × 54,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,289x = 3,011,485,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,011,485,129/35,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,337.79
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