Finding the Third Proportional to 34,004 and 73,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,004 and 73,934 is: 160,752.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,004 : 73,934 = 73,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,004/73,934 = 73,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,004x = 73,934 × 73,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,004x = 5,466,236,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,466,236,356/34,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,752.75
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