Finding the Third Proportional to 35,230 and 73,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,230 and 73,376 is: 152,825.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,230 : 73,376 = 73,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,230/73,376 = 73,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,230x = 73,376 × 73,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,230x = 5,384,037,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,384,037,376/35,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,825.36
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