Finding the Third Proportional to 34,786.97 and 76,339.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,786.97 and 76,339.97 is: 167,527.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,786.97 : 76,339.97 = 76,339.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,786.97/76,339.97 = 76,339.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,786.97x = 76,339.97 × 76,339.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,786.97x = 5,827,790,828.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,827,790,828.75/34,786.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,527.99
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