Finding the Third Proportional to 35,570 and 82,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,570 and 82,337 is: 190,592.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,570 : 82,337 = 82,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,570/82,337 = 82,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,570x = 82,337 × 82,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,570x = 6,779,381,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,779,381,569/35,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,592.68
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