Finding the Third Proportional to 35,970 and 79,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,970 and 79,078 is: 173,848.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,970 : 79,078 = 79,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,970/79,078 = 79,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,970x = 79,078 × 79,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,970x = 6,253,330,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,253,330,084/35,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,848.49
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