Finding the Third Proportional to 20,552 and 31,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,552 and 31,050 is: 46,910.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,552 : 31,050 = 31,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,552/31,050 = 31,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,552x = 31,050 × 31,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,552x = 964,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,102,500/20,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,910.40
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