Finding the Third Proportional to 35,109 and 75,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,109 and 75,837 is: 163,811.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,109 : 75,837 = 75,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,109/75,837 = 75,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,109x = 75,837 × 75,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,109x = 5,751,250,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,751,250,569/35,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,811.29
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