Finding the Third Proportional to 35,600 and 57,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,600 and 57,352 is: 92,394.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,600 : 57,352 = 57,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,600/57,352 = 57,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,600x = 57,352 × 57,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,600x = 3,289,251,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,289,251,904/35,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,394.72
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