Finding the Third Proportional to 19,698 and 31,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,698 and 31,323 is: 49,808.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,698 : 31,323 = 31,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,698/31,323 = 31,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,698x = 31,323 × 31,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,698x = 981,130,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,130,329/19,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,808.63
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