Finding the Third Proportional to 35,668 and 76,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,668 and 76,274 is: 163,107.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,668 : 76,274 = 76,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,668/76,274 = 76,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,668x = 76,274 × 76,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,668x = 5,817,723,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,817,723,076/35,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,107.63
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