Finding the Third Proportional to 34,524 and 75,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,524 and 75,609 is: 165,586.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,524 : 75,609 = 75,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,524/75,609 = 75,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,524x = 75,609 × 75,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,524x = 5,716,720,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,716,720,881/34,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,586.86
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