Finding the Third Proportional to 34,284 and 75,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,284 and 75,128 is: 164,631.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,284 : 75,128 = 75,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,284/75,128 = 75,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,284x = 75,128 × 75,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,284x = 5,644,216,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,644,216,384/34,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,631.21
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