Finding the Third Proportional to 23,114 and 33,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,114 and 33,029 is: 47,197.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,114 : 33,029 = 33,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,114/33,029 = 33,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,114x = 33,029 × 33,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,114x = 1,090,914,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,914,841/23,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,197.15
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