Finding the Third Proportional to 34,326 and 75,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,326 and 75,213 is: 164,802.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,326 : 75,213 = 75,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,326/75,213 = 75,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,326x = 75,213 × 75,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,326x = 5,656,995,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,656,995,369/34,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,802.06
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