Finding the Third Proportional to 35,351 and 76,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,351 and 76,237 is: 164,410.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,351 : 76,237 = 76,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,351/76,237 = 76,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,351x = 76,237 × 76,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,351x = 5,812,080,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,812,080,169/35,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,410.63
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