Finding the Third Proportional to 34,664 and 75,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,664 and 75,664 is: 165,158.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,664 : 75,664 = 75,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,664/75,664 = 75,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,664x = 75,664 × 75,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,664x = 5,725,040,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,725,040,896/34,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,158.11
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