Finding the Third Proportional to 34,548 and 75,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,548 and 75,336 is: 164,279.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,548 : 75,336 = 75,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,548/75,336 = 75,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,548x = 75,336 × 75,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,548x = 5,675,512,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,675,512,896/34,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,279.06
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