Finding the Third Proportional to 34,414 and 75,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,414 and 75,591 is: 166,037.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,414 : 75,591 = 75,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,414/75,591 = 75,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,414x = 75,591 × 75,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,414x = 5,713,999,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,713,999,281/34,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,037.06
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