Finding the Third Proportional to 35,198 and 76,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,198 and 76,958 is: 168,263.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,198 : 76,958 = 76,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,198/76,958 = 76,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,198x = 76,958 × 76,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,198x = 5,922,533,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,922,533,764/35,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,263.36
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