Finding the Third Proportional to 35,192 and 73,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,192 and 73,295 is: 152,652.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,192 : 73,295 = 73,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,192/73,295 = 73,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,192x = 73,295 × 73,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,192x = 5,372,157,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,372,157,025/35,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,652.79
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