Finding the Third Proportional to 34,076 and 74,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,076 and 74,713 is: 163,811.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,076 : 74,713 = 74,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,076/74,713 = 74,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,076x = 74,713 × 74,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,076x = 5,582,032,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,582,032,369/34,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,811.26
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