Finding the Third Proportional to 20,398 and 31,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,398 and 31,361 is: 48,216.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,398 : 31,361 = 31,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,398/31,361 = 31,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,398x = 31,361 × 31,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,398x = 983,512,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,512,321/20,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,216.12
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