Finding the Third Proportional to 35,645 and 53,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,645 and 53,361 is: 79,882.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,645 : 53,361 = 53,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,645/53,361 = 53,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,645x = 53,361 × 53,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,645x = 2,847,396,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,847,396,321/35,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,882.07
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