Finding the Third Proportional to 35,084 and 77,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,084 and 77,553 is: 171,430.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,084 : 77,553 = 77,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,084/77,553 = 77,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,084x = 77,553 × 77,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,084x = 6,014,467,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,014,467,809/35,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,430.50
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