Finding the Third Proportional to 34,922 and 53,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,922 and 53,691 is: 82,547.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,922 : 53,691 = 53,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,922/53,691 = 53,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,922x = 53,691 × 53,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,922x = 2,882,723,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,882,723,481/34,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,547.49
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