Finding the Third Proportional to 35,472 and 74,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,472 and 74,229 is: 155,332.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,472 : 74,229 = 74,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,472/74,229 = 74,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,472x = 74,229 × 74,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,472x = 5,509,944,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,509,944,441/35,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,332.22
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