Finding the Third Proportional to 23,833 and 52,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,833 and 52,334 is: 114,918.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,833 : 52,334 = 52,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,833/52,334 = 52,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,833x = 52,334 × 52,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,833x = 2,738,847,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,738,847,556/23,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,918.29
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