Finding the Third Proportional to 35,154 and 75,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,154 and 75,684 is: 162,942.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,154 : 75,684 = 75,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,154/75,684 = 75,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,154x = 75,684 × 75,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,154x = 5,728,067,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,728,067,856/35,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,942.14
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