Finding the Third Proportional to 35,808 and 52,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,808 and 52,416 is: 76,726.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,808 : 52,416 = 52,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,808/52,416 = 52,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,808x = 52,416 × 52,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,808x = 2,747,437,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,437,056/35,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,726.91
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