Finding the Third Proportional to 34,582 and 75,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,582 and 75,676 is: 165,602.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,582 : 75,676 = 75,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,582/75,676 = 75,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,582x = 75,676 × 75,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,582x = 5,726,856,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,726,856,976/34,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,602.25
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