Finding the Third Proportional to 20,474 and 31,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,474 and 31,017 is: 46,989.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,474 : 31,017 = 31,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,474/31,017 = 31,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,474x = 31,017 × 31,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,474x = 962,054,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,054,289/20,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,989.07
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