Finding the Third Proportional to 35,338 and 75,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,338 and 75,795 is: 162,569.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,338 : 75,795 = 75,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,338/75,795 = 75,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,338x = 75,795 × 75,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,338x = 5,744,882,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,744,882,025/35,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,569.53
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