Finding the Third Proportional to 35,707 and 84,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,707 and 84,595 is: 200,417.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,707 : 84,595 = 84,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,707/84,595 = 84,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,707x = 84,595 × 84,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,707x = 7,156,314,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,156,314,025/35,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,417.68
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