Finding the Third Proportional to 35,053 and 75,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,053 and 75,935 is: 164,497.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,053 : 75,935 = 75,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,053/75,935 = 75,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,053x = 75,935 × 75,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,053x = 5,766,124,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,766,124,225/35,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,497.31
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