Finding the Third Proportional to 23,292 and 34,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,292 and 34,954 is: 52,455.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,292 : 34,954 = 34,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,292/34,954 = 34,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,292x = 34,954 × 34,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,292x = 1,221,782,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,782,116/23,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,455.01
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