Finding the Third Proportional to 34,682 and 74,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,682 and 74,630 is: 160,591.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,682 : 74,630 = 74,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,682/74,630 = 74,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,682x = 74,630 × 74,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,682x = 5,569,636,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,569,636,900/34,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,591.57
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