Finding the Third Proportional to 34,686 and 74,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,686 and 74,638 is: 160,607.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,686 : 74,638 = 74,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,686/74,638 = 74,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,686x = 74,638 × 74,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,686x = 5,570,831,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,570,831,044/34,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,607.48
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