Finding the Third Proportional to 35,454 and 75,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,454 and 75,516 is: 160,846.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,454 : 75,516 = 75,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,454/75,516 = 75,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,454x = 75,516 × 75,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,454x = 5,702,666,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,702,666,256/35,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,846.91
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