Finding the Third Proportional to 35,282 and 69,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,282 and 69,668 is: 137,566.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,282 : 69,668 = 69,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,282/69,668 = 69,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,282x = 69,668 × 69,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,282x = 4,853,630,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,853,630,224/35,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,566.75
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