Finding the Third Proportional to 34,824 and 75,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,824 and 75,190 is: 162,345.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,824 : 75,190 = 75,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,824/75,190 = 75,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,824x = 75,190 × 75,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,824x = 5,653,536,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,653,536,100/34,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,345.97
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