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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,209 and 78,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,209 and 78,290 is: 174,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209 : 78,290 = 78,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209/78,290 = 78,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209x = 78,290 × 78,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209x = 6,129,324,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,129,324,100/35,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,084.02

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