Finding the Third Proportional to 35,656 and 75,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,656 and 75,900 is: 161,566.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,656 : 75,900 = 75,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,656/75,900 = 75,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,656x = 75,900 × 75,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,656x = 5,760,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,760,810,000/35,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,566.36
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