Finding the Third Proportional to 35,252 and 76,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,252 and 76,816 is: 167,386.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,252 : 76,816 = 76,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,252/76,816 = 76,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,252x = 76,816 × 76,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,252x = 5,900,697,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,900,697,856/35,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,386.19
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