Finding the Third Proportional to 15,442 and 31,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,442 and 31,431 is: 63,975.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,442 : 31,431 = 31,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,442/31,431 = 31,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,442x = 31,431 × 31,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,442x = 987,907,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 987,907,761/15,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,975.38
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