Finding the Third Proportional to 34,964 and 53,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,964 and 53,199 is: 80,944.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,964 : 53,199 = 53,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,964/53,199 = 53,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,964x = 53,199 × 53,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,964x = 2,830,133,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,830,133,601/34,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,944.22
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