Finding the Third Proportional to 35,216 and 77,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,216 and 77,344 is: 169,868.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,216 : 77,344 = 77,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,216/77,344 = 77,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,216x = 77,344 × 77,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,216x = 5,982,094,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,982,094,336/35,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,868.65
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