Finding the Third Proportional to 34,972 and 74,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,972 and 74,752 is: 159,781.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,972 : 74,752 = 74,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,972/74,752 = 74,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,972x = 74,752 × 74,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,972x = 5,587,861,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,587,861,504/34,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,781.01
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