Finding the Third Proportional to 35,268 and 75,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,268 and 75,321 is: 160,861.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,268 : 75,321 = 75,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,268/75,321 = 75,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,268x = 75,321 × 75,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,268x = 5,673,253,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,673,253,041/35,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,861.21
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