Finding the Third Proportional to 34,646 and 50,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,646 and 50,673 is: 74,113.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,646 : 50,673 = 50,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,646/50,673 = 50,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,646x = 50,673 × 50,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,646x = 2,567,752,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,567,752,929/34,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,113.98
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