Finding the Third Proportional to 35,854 and 77,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,854 and 77,993 is: 169,657.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,854 : 77,993 = 77,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,854/77,993 = 77,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,854x = 77,993 × 77,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,854x = 6,082,908,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,082,908,049/35,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,657.72
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