Finding the Third Proportional to 35,577 and 82,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,577 and 82,368 is: 190,698.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,577 : 82,368 = 82,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,577/82,368 = 82,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,577x = 82,368 × 82,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,577x = 6,784,487,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,784,487,424/35,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,698.69
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