Finding the Third Proportional to 35,742 and 78,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,742 and 78,393 is: 171,939.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,742 : 78,393 = 78,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,742/78,393 = 78,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,742x = 78,393 × 78,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,742x = 6,145,462,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,145,462,449/35,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,939.52
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