Finding the Third Proportional to 34,754 and 76,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,754 and 76,420 is: 168,038.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,754 : 76,420 = 76,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,754/76,420 = 76,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,754x = 76,420 × 76,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,754x = 5,840,016,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,840,016,400/34,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,038.68
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