Finding the Third Proportional to 35,747 and 54,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,747 and 54,389 is: 82,752.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,747 : 54,389 = 54,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,747/54,389 = 54,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,747x = 54,389 × 54,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,747x = 2,958,163,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,958,163,321/35,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,752.77
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