Finding the Third Proportional to 35,346 and 75,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,346 and 75,594 is: 161,671.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,346 : 75,594 = 75,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,346/75,594 = 75,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,346x = 75,594 × 75,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,346x = 5,714,452,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,714,452,836/35,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,671.84
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