Finding the Third Proportional to 35,479 and 59,129.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,479 and 59,129.50 is: 98,545.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,479 : 59,129.50 = 59,129.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,479/59,129.50 = 59,129.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,479x = 59,129.50 × 59,129.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,479x = 3,496,297,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,496,297,770.25/35,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,545.56
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