Finding the Third Proportional to 35,450 and 49,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,450 and 49,569 is: 69,311.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,450 : 49,569 = 49,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,450/49,569 = 49,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,450x = 49,569 × 49,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,450x = 2,457,085,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,457,085,761/35,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,311.30
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