Finding the Third Proportional to 33,971 and 73,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,971 and 73,765 is: 160,174.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,971 : 73,765 = 73,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,971/73,765 = 73,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,971x = 73,765 × 73,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,971x = 5,441,275,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,441,275,225/33,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,174.13
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