Finding the Third Proportional to 35,284 and 76,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,284 and 76,328 is: 165,116.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,284 : 76,328 = 76,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,284/76,328 = 76,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,284x = 76,328 × 76,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,284x = 5,825,963,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,825,963,584/35,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,116.30
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