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Finding the Third Proportional to 35,992 and 76,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 35,992 and 76,368 is: 162,037.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992 : 76,368 = 76,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992/76,368 = 76,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992x = 76,368 × 76,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992x = 5,832,071,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,071,424/35,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,037.99

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