Finding the Third Proportional to 35,290 and 76,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,290 and 76,340 is: 165,140.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,290 : 76,340 = 76,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,290/76,340 = 76,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,290x = 76,340 × 76,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,290x = 5,827,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,827,795,600/35,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,140.14
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