Finding the Third Proportional to 33,716 and 52,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,716 and 52,095 is: 80,492.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,716 : 52,095 = 52,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,716/52,095 = 52,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,716x = 52,095 × 52,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,716x = 2,713,889,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,713,889,025/33,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,492.62
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