Finding the Third Proportional to 35,328 and 49,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,328 and 49,512 is: 69,390.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,328 : 49,512 = 49,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,328/49,512 = 49,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,328x = 49,512 × 49,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,328x = 2,451,438,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,451,438,144/35,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,390.80
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