Finding the Third Proportional to 35,244 and 76,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,244 and 76,296 is: 165,165.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,244 : 76,296 = 76,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,244/76,296 = 76,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,244x = 76,296 × 76,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,244x = 5,821,079,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,821,079,616/35,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,165.12
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