Finding the Third Proportional to 34,274 and 75,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,274 and 75,108 is: 164,591.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,274 : 75,108 = 75,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,274/75,108 = 75,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,274x = 75,108 × 75,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,274x = 5,641,211,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,641,211,664/34,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,591.58
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