Finding the Third Proportional to 20,966 and 31,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,966 and 31,165 is: 46,325.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,966 : 31,165 = 31,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,966/31,165 = 31,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,966x = 31,165 × 31,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,966x = 971,257,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,257,225/20,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,325.35
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