Finding the Third Proportional to 35,330 and 49,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,330 and 49,515 is: 69,395.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,330 : 49,515 = 49,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,330/49,515 = 49,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,330x = 49,515 × 49,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,330x = 2,451,735,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,451,735,225/35,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,395.28
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