Finding the Third Proportional to 34,757 and 82,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,757 and 82,031 is: 193,603.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,757 : 82,031 = 82,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,757/82,031 = 82,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,757x = 82,031 × 82,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,757x = 6,729,084,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,729,084,961/34,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,603.73
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