Finding the Third Proportional to 34,668 and 63,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,668 and 63,828 is: 117,515.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,668 : 63,828 = 63,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,668/63,828 = 63,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,668x = 63,828 × 63,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,668x = 4,074,013,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,074,013,584/34,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,515.10
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