Finding the Third Proportional to 35,076 and 75,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,076 and 75,072 is: 160,674.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,076 : 75,072 = 75,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,076/75,072 = 75,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,076x = 75,072 × 75,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,076x = 5,635,805,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,635,805,184/35,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,674.11
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