Finding the Third Proportional to 33,854 and 52,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,854 and 52,393 is: 81,084.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,854 : 52,393 = 52,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,854/52,393 = 52,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,854x = 52,393 × 52,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,854x = 2,745,026,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,745,026,449/33,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,084.26
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