Finding the Third Proportional to 35,518 and 78,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,518 and 78,919 is: 175,353.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,518 : 78,919 = 78,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,518/78,919 = 78,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,518x = 78,919 × 78,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,518x = 6,228,208,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,228,208,561/35,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,353.58
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