Finding the Third Proportional to 35,062 and 75,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,062 and 75,775 is: 163,762.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,062 : 75,775 = 75,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,062/75,775 = 75,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,062x = 75,775 × 75,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,062x = 5,741,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,741,850,625/35,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,762.78
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