Finding the Third Proportional to 33,920 and 74,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,920 and 74,320 is: 162,837.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,920 : 74,320 = 74,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,920/74,320 = 74,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,920x = 74,320 × 74,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,920x = 5,523,462,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,523,462,400/33,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,837.92
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