Finding the Third Proportional to 35,994 and 73,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 35,994 and 73,428 is: 149,793.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,994 : 73,428 = 73,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,994/73,428 = 73,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,994x = 73,428 × 73,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,994x = 5,391,671,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,391,671,184/35,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,793.61
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