Finding the Third Proportional to 34,552 and 75,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,552 and 75,358 is: 164,355.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,552 : 75,358 = 75,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,552/75,358 = 75,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,552x = 75,358 × 75,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,552x = 5,678,828,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,678,828,164/34,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,355.99
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