Finding the Third Proportional to 35,865 and 73,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,865 and 73,188 is: 149,351.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,865 : 73,188 = 73,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,865/73,188 = 73,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,865x = 73,188 × 73,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,865x = 5,356,483,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,356,483,344/35,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,351.27
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