Finding the Third Proportional to 35,344 and 52,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,344 and 52,364 is: 77,580.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,344 : 52,364 = 52,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,344/52,364 = 52,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,344x = 52,364 × 52,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,344x = 2,741,988,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,988,496/35,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,580.03
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