Finding the Third Proportional to 35,346 and 74,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,346 and 74,328 is: 156,302.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,346 : 74,328 = 74,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,346/74,328 = 74,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,346x = 74,328 × 74,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,346x = 5,524,651,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,524,651,584/35,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,302.03
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