Finding the Third Proportional to 35,910 and 77,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,910 and 77,556 is: 167,500.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,910 : 77,556 = 77,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,910/77,556 = 77,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,910x = 77,556 × 77,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,910x = 6,014,933,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,014,933,136/35,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,500.23
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