Finding the Third Proportional to 19,762 and 31,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,762 and 31,243 is: 49,394.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,762 : 31,243 = 31,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,762/31,243 = 31,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,762x = 31,243 × 31,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,762x = 976,125,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 976,125,049/19,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,394.04
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