Finding the Third Proportional to 19,547.50 and 31,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,547.50 and 31,474 is: 50,677.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,547.50 : 31,474 = 31,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,547.50/31,474 = 31,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,547.50x = 31,474 × 31,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,547.50x = 990,612,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,612,676/19,547.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,677.21
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