Finding the Third Proportional to 35,071 and 75,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,071 and 75,119 is: 160,898.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,071 : 75,119 = 75,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,071/75,119 = 75,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,071x = 75,119 × 75,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,071x = 5,642,864,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,642,864,161/35,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,898.30
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