Finding the Third Proportional to 35,292 and 75,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,292 and 75,700 is: 162,373.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,292 : 75,700 = 75,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,292/75,700 = 75,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,292x = 75,700 × 75,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,292x = 5,730,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,730,490,000/35,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,373.63
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