Finding the Third Proportional to 35,195 and 73,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,195 and 73,292 is: 152,627.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,195 : 73,292 = 73,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,195/73,292 = 73,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,195x = 73,292 × 73,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,195x = 5,371,717,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,371,717,264/35,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,627.28
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