Finding the Third Proportional to 34,572 and 73,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,572 and 73,883 is: 157,893.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,572 : 73,883 = 73,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,572/73,883 = 73,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,572x = 73,883 × 73,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,572x = 5,458,697,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,458,697,689/34,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,893.60
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