Finding the Third Proportional to 35,886 and 78,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,886 and 78,609 is: 172,194.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,886 : 78,609 = 78,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,886/78,609 = 78,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,886x = 78,609 × 78,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,886x = 6,179,374,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,179,374,881/35,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,194.59
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