Finding the Third Proportional to 34,422 and 50,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,422 and 50,311 is: 73,534.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,422 : 50,311 = 50,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,422/50,311 = 50,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,422x = 50,311 × 50,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,422x = 2,531,196,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,531,196,721/34,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,534.27
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