Finding the Third Proportional to 35,047 and 76,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,047 and 76,430 is: 166,677.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,047 : 76,430 = 76,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,047/76,430 = 76,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,047x = 76,430 × 76,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,047x = 5,841,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,841,544,900/35,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,677.46
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