Finding the Third Proportional to 33,584 and 53,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,584 and 53,328 is: 84,679.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,584 : 53,328 = 53,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,584/53,328 = 53,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,584x = 53,328 × 53,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,584x = 2,843,875,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,843,875,584/33,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,679.48
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