Finding the Third Proportional to 34,566 and 74,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,566 and 74,044 is: 158,610.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,566 : 74,044 = 74,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,566/74,044 = 74,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,566x = 74,044 × 74,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,566x = 5,482,513,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,482,513,936/34,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,610.02
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