Finding the Third Proportional to 34,540 and 74,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,540 and 74,525 is: 160,798.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,540 : 74,525 = 74,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,540/74,525 = 74,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,540x = 74,525 × 74,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,540x = 5,553,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,553,975,625/34,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,798.37
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