Finding the Third Proportional to 35,064 and 75,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,064 and 75,474 is: 162,455.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,064 : 75,474 = 75,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,064/75,474 = 75,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,064x = 75,474 × 75,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,064x = 5,696,324,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,696,324,676/35,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,455.07
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