Finding the Third Proportional to 34,140 and 74,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,140 and 74,533 is: 162,717.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,140 : 74,533 = 74,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,140/74,533 = 74,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,140x = 74,533 × 74,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,140x = 5,555,168,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,555,168,089/34,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,717.28
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