Finding the Third Proportional to 20,491 and 31,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,491 and 31,646 is: 48,873.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,491 : 31,646 = 31,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,491/31,646 = 31,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,491x = 31,646 × 31,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,491x = 1,001,469,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,001,469,316/20,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,873.62
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