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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,904 and 52,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,904 and 52,864 is: 80,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,904 : 52,864 = 52,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,904/52,864 = 52,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,904x = 52,864 × 52,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,904x = 2,794,602,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,602,496/34,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,065.39

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