Finding the Third Proportional to 34,822 and 50,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,822 and 50,775 is: 74,036.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,822 : 50,775 = 50,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,822/50,775 = 50,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,822x = 50,775 × 50,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,822x = 2,578,100,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,578,100,625/34,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,036.55
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