Finding the Third Proportional to 35,418 and 77,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,418 and 77,634 is: 170,168.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,418 : 77,634 = 77,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,418/77,634 = 77,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,418x = 77,634 × 77,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,418x = 6,027,037,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,027,037,956/35,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,168.78
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