Finding the Third Proportional to 34,878 and 71,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,878 and 71,592 is: 146,952.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,878 : 71,592 = 71,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,878/71,592 = 71,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,878x = 71,592 × 71,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,878x = 5,125,414,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,125,414,464/34,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,952.65
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