Finding the Third Proportional to 35,971 and 73,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,971 and 73,370 is: 149,652.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,971 : 73,370 = 73,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,971/73,370 = 73,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,971x = 73,370 × 73,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,971x = 5,383,156,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,383,156,900/35,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,652.69
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