Finding the Third Proportional to 23,134 and 35,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,134 and 35,319 is: 53,922.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,134 : 35,319 = 35,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,134/35,319 = 35,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,134x = 35,319 × 35,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,134x = 1,247,431,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,431,761/23,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,922.01
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