Finding the Third Proportional to 34,670 and 67,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,670 and 67,612 is: 131,854.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,670 : 67,612 = 67,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,670/67,612 = 67,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,670x = 67,612 × 67,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,670x = 4,571,382,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,571,382,544/34,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,854.13
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