Finding the Third Proportional to 35,576 and 50,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,576 and 50,055 is: 70,426.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,576 : 50,055 = 50,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,576/50,055 = 50,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,576x = 50,055 × 50,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,576x = 2,505,503,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,505,503,025/35,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,426.78
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