Finding the Third Proportional to 35,329.50 and 75,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,329.50 and 75,519 is: 161,426.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,329.50 : 75,519 = 75,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,329.50/75,519 = 75,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,329.50x = 75,519 × 75,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,329.50x = 5,703,119,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,703,119,361/35,329.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,426.55
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