Finding the Third Proportional to 34,262 and 74,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,262 and 74,734 is: 163,013.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,262 : 74,734 = 74,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,262/74,734 = 74,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,262x = 74,734 × 74,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,262x = 5,585,170,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,585,170,756/34,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,013.56
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