Finding the Third Proportional to 35,302 and 75,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,302 and 75,722 is: 162,422.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,302 : 75,722 = 75,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,302/75,722 = 75,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,302x = 75,722 × 75,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,302x = 5,733,821,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,733,821,284/35,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,422.00
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