Finding the Third Proportional to 35,394.50 and 53,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,394.50 and 53,365 is: 80,459.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,394.50 : 53,365 = 53,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,394.50/53,365 = 53,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,394.50x = 53,365 × 53,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,394.50x = 2,847,823,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,847,823,225/35,394.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,459.48
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