Finding the Third Proportional to 35,408 and 54,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,408 and 54,350 is: 83,425.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,408 : 54,350 = 54,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,408/54,350 = 54,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,408x = 54,350 × 54,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,408x = 2,953,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,953,922,500/35,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,425.29
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