Finding the Third Proportional to 34,566 and 75,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,566 and 75,390 is: 164,428.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,566 : 75,390 = 75,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,566/75,390 = 75,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,566x = 75,390 × 75,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,566x = 5,683,652,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,683,652,100/34,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,428.98
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