Finding the Third Proportional to 35,785.13 and 52,584.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,785.13 and 52,584.19 is: 77,269.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,785.13 : 52,584.19 = 52,584.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,785.13/52,584.19 = 52,584.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,785.13x = 52,584.19 × 52,584.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,785.13x = 2,765,096,775.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,765,096,775.04/35,785.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,269.45
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