Finding the Third Proportional to 34,520 and 73,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,520 and 73,958 is: 158,452.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,520 : 73,958 = 73,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,520/73,958 = 73,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,520x = 73,958 × 73,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,520x = 5,469,785,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,469,785,764/34,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,452.66
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