Finding the Third Proportional to 35,342 and 75,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,342 and 75,804 is: 162,589.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,342 : 75,804 = 75,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,342/75,804 = 75,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,342x = 75,804 × 75,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,342x = 5,746,246,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,746,246,416/35,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,589.74
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