Finding the Third Proportional to 34,846 and 75,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,846 and 75,776 is: 164,782.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,846 : 75,776 = 75,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,846/75,776 = 75,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,846x = 75,776 × 75,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,846x = 5,742,002,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,742,002,176/34,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,782.25
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