Finding the Third Proportional to 34,908 and 77,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,908 and 77,550 is: 172,281.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,908 : 77,550 = 77,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,908/77,550 = 77,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,908x = 77,550 × 77,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,908x = 6,014,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,014,002,500/34,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,281.50
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