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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,059 and 75,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,059 and 75,770 is: 163,755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059 : 75,770 = 75,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059/75,770 = 75,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059x = 75,770 × 75,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059x = 5,741,092,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,092,900/35,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,755.18

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