Finding the Third Proportional to 35,580 and 82,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,580 and 82,362 is: 190,654.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,580 : 82,362 = 82,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,580/82,362 = 82,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,580x = 82,362 × 82,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,580x = 6,783,499,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,783,499,044/35,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,654.84
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