Finding the Third Proportional to 34,610 and 54,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,610 and 54,231 is: 84,975.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,610 : 54,231 = 54,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,610/54,231 = 54,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,610x = 54,231 × 54,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,610x = 2,941,001,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,941,001,361/34,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,975.48
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