Finding the Third Proportional to 35,220 and 76,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,220 and 76,314 is: 165,355.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,220 : 76,314 = 76,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,220/76,314 = 76,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,220x = 76,314 × 76,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,220x = 5,823,826,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,823,826,596/35,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,355.67
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