Finding the Third Proportional to 35,112 and 75,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,112 and 75,168 is: 160,920.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,112 : 75,168 = 75,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,112/75,168 = 75,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,112x = 75,168 × 75,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,112x = 5,650,228,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,650,228,224/35,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,920.15
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