Finding the Third Proportional to 34,363.50 and 75,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,363.50 and 75,288 is: 164,950.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,363.50 : 75,288 = 75,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,363.50/75,288 = 75,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,363.50x = 75,288 × 75,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,363.50x = 5,668,282,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,668,282,944/34,363.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,950.69
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