Finding the Third Proportional to 34,026 and 72,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,026 and 72,170 is: 153,074.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,026 : 72,170 = 72,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,026/72,170 = 72,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,026x = 72,170 × 72,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,026x = 5,208,508,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,208,508,900/34,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,074.38
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