Finding the Third Proportional to 23,110 and 34,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,110 and 34,829 is: 52,490.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,110 : 34,829 = 34,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,110/34,829 = 34,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,110x = 34,829 × 34,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,110x = 1,213,059,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,059,241/23,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,490.66
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