Finding the Third Proportional to 35,262 and 73,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,262 and 73,440 is: 152,953.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,262 : 73,440 = 73,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,262/73,440 = 73,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,262x = 73,440 × 73,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,262x = 5,393,433,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,393,433,600/35,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,953.14
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