Finding the Third Proportional to 35,433 and 57,091.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,433 and 57,091.50 is: 91,988.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,433 : 57,091.50 = 57,091.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,433/57,091.50 = 57,091.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,433x = 57,091.50 × 57,091.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,433x = 3,259,439,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,259,439,372.25/35,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,988.81
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