Finding the Third Proportional to 35,800 and 78,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,800 and 78,264 is: 171,096.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,800 : 78,264 = 78,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,800/78,264 = 78,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,800x = 78,264 × 78,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,800x = 6,125,253,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,125,253,696/35,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,096.47
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