Finding the Third Proportional to 35,480 and 84,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,480 and 84,380 is: 200,676.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,480 : 84,380 = 84,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,480/84,380 = 84,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,480x = 84,380 × 84,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,480x = 7,119,984,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,119,984,400/35,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,676.00
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