Finding the Third Proportional to 34,602 and 49,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,602 and 49,311 is: 70,272.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,602 : 49,311 = 49,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,602/49,311 = 49,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,602x = 49,311 × 49,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,602x = 2,431,574,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,431,574,721/34,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,272.66
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