Finding the Third Proportional to 34,348 and 75,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,348 and 75,254 is: 164,876.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,348 : 75,254 = 75,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,348/75,254 = 75,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,348x = 75,254 × 75,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,348x = 5,663,164,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,663,164,516/34,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,876.11
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