Finding the Third Proportional to 34,956 and 75,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,956 and 75,744 is: 164,125.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,956 : 75,744 = 75,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,956/75,744 = 75,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,956x = 75,744 × 75,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,956x = 5,737,153,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,737,153,536/34,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,125.00
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