Finding the Third Proportional to 34,555 and 74,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,555 and 74,624 is: 161,155.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,555 : 74,624 = 74,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,555/74,624 = 74,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,555x = 74,624 × 74,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,555x = 5,568,741,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,568,741,376/34,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,155.88
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