Finding the Third Proportional to 35,316 and 76,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,316 and 76,464 is: 165,555.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,316 : 76,464 = 76,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,316/76,464 = 76,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,316x = 76,464 × 76,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,316x = 5,846,743,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,846,743,296/35,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,555.08
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