Finding the Third Proportional to 20,814 and 31,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,814 and 31,221 is: 46,831.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,814 : 31,221 = 31,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,814/31,221 = 31,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,814x = 31,221 × 31,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,814x = 974,750,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 974,750,841/20,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,831.50
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