Finding the Third Proportional to 34,058 and 56,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,058 and 56,283 is: 93,011.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,058 : 56,283 = 56,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,058/56,283 = 56,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,058x = 56,283 × 56,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,058x = 3,167,776,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,167,776,089/34,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,011.22
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