Finding the Third Proportional to 20,963 and 31,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,963 and 31,715 is: 47,981.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,963 : 31,715 = 31,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,963/31,715 = 31,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,963x = 31,715 × 31,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,963x = 1,005,841,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,005,841,225/20,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,981.74
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