Finding the Third Proportional to 35,324 and 49,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,324 and 49,514 is: 69,404.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,324 : 49,514 = 49,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,324/49,514 = 49,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,324x = 49,514 × 49,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,324x = 2,451,636,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,451,636,196/35,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,404.26
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