Finding the Third Proportional to 34,794 and 76,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,794 and 76,266 is: 167,169.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,794 : 76,266 = 76,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,794/76,266 = 76,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,794x = 76,266 × 76,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,794x = 5,816,502,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,816,502,756/34,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,169.71
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