Finding the Third Proportional to 35,752 and 52,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,752 and 52,596 is: 77,375.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,752 : 52,596 = 52,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,752/52,596 = 52,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,752x = 52,596 × 52,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,752x = 2,766,339,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,766,339,216/35,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,375.79
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