Finding the Third Proportional to 34,524 and 74,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,524 and 74,808 is: 162,097.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,524 : 74,808 = 74,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,524/74,808 = 74,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,524x = 74,808 × 74,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,524x = 5,596,236,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,596,236,864/34,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,097.00
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