Finding the Third Proportional to 35,076 and 77,535.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,076 and 77,535.75 is: 171,393.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,076 : 77,535.75 = 77,535.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,076/77,535.75 = 77,535.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,076x = 77,535.75 × 77,535.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,076x = 6,011,792,528.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,011,792,528.06/35,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,393.33
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