Finding the Third Proportional to 23,244 and 34,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,244 and 34,918 is: 52,455.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,244 : 34,918 = 34,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,244/34,918 = 34,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,244x = 34,918 × 34,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,244x = 1,219,266,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,219,266,724/23,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,455.12
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