Finding the Third Proportional to 35,912 and 48,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,912 and 48,009 is: 64,180.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,912 : 48,009 = 48,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,912/48,009 = 48,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,912x = 48,009 × 48,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,912x = 2,304,864,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,304,864,081/35,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,180.89
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