Finding the Third Proportional to 34,425 and 75,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,425 and 75,330 is: 164,839.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,425 : 75,330 = 75,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,425/75,330 = 75,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,425x = 75,330 × 75,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,425x = 5,674,608,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,674,608,900/34,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,839.76
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