Finding the Third Proportional to 34,504 and 51,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,504 and 51,451 is: 76,721.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,504 : 51,451 = 51,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,504/51,451 = 51,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,504x = 51,451 × 51,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,504x = 2,647,205,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,647,205,401/34,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,721.70
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