Finding the Third Proportional to 34,986 and 75,499
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,986 and 75,499 is: 162,925.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,986 : 75,499 = 75,499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,986/75,499 = 75,499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,986x = 75,499 × 75,499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,986x = 5,700,099,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,700,099,001/34,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,925.14
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