Finding the Third Proportional to 35,555 and 76,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,555 and 76,811 is: 165,938.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,555 : 76,811 = 76,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,555/76,811 = 76,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,555x = 76,811 × 76,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,555x = 5,899,929,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,899,929,721/35,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,938.12
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