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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,414 and 48,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,414 and 48,464 is: 68,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,414 : 48,464 = 48,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,414/48,464 = 48,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,414x = 48,464 × 48,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,414x = 2,348,759,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,759,296/34,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,250.11

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