Finding the Third Proportional to 35,194 and 73,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,194 and 73,291 is: 152,627.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,194 : 73,291 = 73,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,194/73,291 = 73,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,194x = 73,291 × 73,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,194x = 5,371,570,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,371,570,681/35,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,627.46
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