Finding the Third Proportional to 34,469 and 53,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,469 and 53,201 is: 82,112.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,469 : 53,201 = 53,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,469/53,201 = 53,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,469x = 53,201 × 53,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,469x = 2,830,346,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,830,346,401/34,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,112.81
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