Finding the Third Proportional to 34,614 and 52,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,614 and 52,407 is: 79,346.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,614 : 52,407 = 52,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,614/52,407 = 52,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,614x = 52,407 × 52,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,614x = 2,746,493,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,746,493,649/34,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,346.32
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