Finding the Third Proportional to 20,466 and 31,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,466 and 31,603 is: 48,800.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,466 : 31,603 = 31,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,466/31,603 = 31,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,466x = 31,603 × 31,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,466x = 998,749,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 998,749,609/20,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,800.43
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