Finding the Third Proportional to 34,638 and 75,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,638 and 75,754 is: 165,675.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,638 : 75,754 = 75,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,638/75,754 = 75,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,638x = 75,754 × 75,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,638x = 5,738,668,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,738,668,516/34,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,675.52
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