Finding the Third Proportional to 35,056 and 75,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,056 and 75,946 is: 164,530.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,056 : 75,946 = 75,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,056/75,946 = 75,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,056x = 75,946 × 75,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,056x = 5,767,794,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,767,794,916/35,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,530.89
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