Finding the Third Proportional to 35,079 and 75,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,079 and 75,092 is: 160,745.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,079 : 75,092 = 75,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,079/75,092 = 75,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,079x = 75,092 × 75,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,079x = 5,638,808,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,638,808,464/35,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,745.99
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