Finding the Third Proportional to 35,214 and 77,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,214 and 77,340 is: 169,860.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,214 : 77,340 = 77,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,214/77,340 = 77,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,214x = 77,340 × 77,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,214x = 5,981,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,981,475,600/35,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,860.73
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