Finding the Third Proportional to 35,482 and 49,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,482 and 49,335 is: 68,596.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,482 : 49,335 = 49,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,482/49,335 = 49,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,482x = 49,335 × 49,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,482x = 2,433,942,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,433,942,225/35,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,596.53
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