Finding the Third Proportional to 35,547 and 77,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,547 and 77,790 is: 170,233.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,547 : 77,790 = 77,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,547/77,790 = 77,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,547x = 77,790 × 77,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,547x = 6,051,284,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,051,284,100/35,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,233.33
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