Finding the Third Proportional to 35,522 and 59,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,522 and 59,197 is: 98,651.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,522 : 59,197 = 59,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,522/59,197 = 59,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,522x = 59,197 × 59,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,522x = 3,504,284,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,504,284,809/35,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,651.11
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