Finding the Third Proportional to 35,836 and 54,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,836 and 54,990 is: 84,381.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,836 : 54,990 = 54,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,836/54,990 = 54,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,836x = 54,990 × 54,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,836x = 3,023,900,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,023,900,100/35,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,381.63
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