Finding the Third Proportional to 34,284 and 74,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,284 and 74,328 is: 161,143.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,284 : 74,328 = 74,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,284/74,328 = 74,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,284x = 74,328 × 74,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,284x = 5,524,651,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,524,651,584/34,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,143.73
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