Finding the Third Proportional to 34,909 and 49,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,909 and 49,356 is: 69,781.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,909 : 49,356 = 49,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,909/49,356 = 49,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,909x = 49,356 × 49,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,909x = 2,436,014,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,436,014,736/34,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,781.85
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