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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,604 and 76,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,604 and 76,716 is: 165,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,604 : 76,716 = 76,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,604/76,716 = 76,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,604x = 76,716 × 76,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,604x = 5,885,344,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,344,656/35,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,300.10

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