Finding the Third Proportional to 35,669 and 75,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,669 and 75,316 is: 159,031.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,669 : 75,316 = 75,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,669/75,316 = 75,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,669x = 75,316 × 75,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,669x = 5,672,499,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,672,499,856/35,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,031.65
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