Finding the Third Proportional to 35,866 and 73,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,866 and 73,192 is: 149,363.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,866 : 73,192 = 73,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,866/73,192 = 73,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,866x = 73,192 × 73,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,866x = 5,357,068,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,357,068,864/35,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,363.43
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