Finding the Third Proportional to 19,746 and 31,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,746 and 31,403 is: 49,941.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,746 : 31,403 = 31,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,746/31,403 = 31,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,746x = 31,403 × 31,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,746x = 986,148,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,148,409/19,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,941.68
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