Finding the Third Proportional to 35,865,615 and 74,283,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,865,615 and 74,283,261 is: 153,852,174.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,865,615 : 74,283,261 = 74,283,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,865,615/74,283,261 = 74,283,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,865,615x = 74,283,261 × 74,283,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,865,615x = 5,518,002,864,794,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,518,002,864,794,121/35,865,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,852,174.70
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