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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,430 and 31,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,430 and 31,431 is: 44,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430 : 31,431 = 31,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430/31,431 = 31,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430x = 31,431 × 31,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430x = 987,907,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,907,761/22,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,044.04

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