Finding the Third Proportional to 34,824 and 75,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,824 and 75,864 is: 165,269.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,824 : 75,864 = 75,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,824/75,864 = 75,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,824x = 75,864 × 75,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,824x = 5,755,346,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,755,346,496/34,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,269.54
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