Finding the Third Proportional to 34,805 and 50,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,805 and 50,952 is: 74,590.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,805 : 50,952 = 50,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,805/50,952 = 50,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,805x = 50,952 × 50,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,805x = 2,596,106,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,596,106,304/34,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,590.04
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