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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,030 and 76,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,030 and 76,873 is: 168,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030 : 76,873 = 76,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030/76,873 = 76,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030x = 76,873 × 76,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030x = 5,909,458,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,458,129/35,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,697.06

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