Finding the Third Proportional to 34,272 and 75,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,272 and 75,104 is: 164,583.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,272 : 75,104 = 75,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,272/75,104 = 75,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,272x = 75,104 × 75,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,272x = 5,640,610,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,640,610,816/34,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,583.65
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