Finding the Third Proportional to 34,981 and 74,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,981 and 74,949 is: 160,582.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,981 : 74,949 = 74,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,981/74,949 = 74,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,981x = 74,949 × 74,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,981x = 5,617,352,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,617,352,601/34,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,582.96
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