Finding the Third Proportional to 35,552 and 53,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,552 and 53,598 is: 80,804.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,552 : 53,598 = 53,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,552/53,598 = 53,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,552x = 53,598 × 53,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,552x = 2,872,745,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,872,745,604/35,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,804.05
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