Finding the Third Proportional to 35,160 and 75,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,160 and 75,512 is: 162,174.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,160 : 75,512 = 75,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,160/75,512 = 75,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,160x = 75,512 × 75,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,160x = 5,702,062,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,702,062,144/35,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,174.69
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