Finding the Third Proportional to 34,508 and 75,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,508 and 75,514 is: 165,247.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,508 : 75,514 = 75,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,508/75,514 = 75,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,508x = 75,514 × 75,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,508x = 5,702,364,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,702,364,196/34,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,247.60
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