Finding the Third Proportional to 25,791 and 34,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 25,791 and 34,797 is: 46,947.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,791 : 34,797 = 34,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,791/34,797 = 34,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,791x = 34,797 × 34,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,791x = 1,210,831,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,831,209/25,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,947.82
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