Finding the Third Proportional to 35,604 and 50,091.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,604 and 50,091.75 is: 70,474.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,604 : 50,091.75 = 50,091.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,604/50,091.75 = 50,091.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,604x = 50,091.75 × 50,091.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,604x = 2,509,183,418.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,509,183,418.06/35,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,474.76
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