Finding the Third Proportional to 35 and 70
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Solution
The third proportional to 35 and 70 is: 140
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35 : 70 = 70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35/70 = 70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35x = 70 × 70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35x = 4,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,900/35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140
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