Finding the Third Proportional to 35,611 and 53,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,611 and 53,319 is: 79,832.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,611 : 53,319 = 53,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,611/53,319 = 53,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,611x = 53,319 × 53,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,611x = 2,842,915,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,842,915,761/35,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,832.52
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