Finding the Third Proportional to 34,844 and 52,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,844 and 52,590 is: 79,374.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,844 : 52,590 = 52,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,844/52,590 = 52,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,844x = 52,590 × 52,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,844x = 2,765,708,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,765,708,100/34,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,374.01
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