Finding the Third Proportional to 23,044 and 34,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,044 and 34,777 is: 52,483.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,044 : 34,777 = 34,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,044/34,777 = 34,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,044x = 34,777 × 34,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,044x = 1,209,439,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,439,729/23,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,483.93
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