Finding the Third Proportional to 35,310 and 75,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,310 and 75,735 is: 162,440.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,310 : 75,735 = 75,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,310/75,735 = 75,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,310x = 75,735 × 75,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,310x = 5,735,790,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,735,790,225/35,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,440.96
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