Finding the Third Proportional to 23,187.75 and 31,497.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,187.75 and 31,497.75 is: 42,785.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,187.75 : 31,497.75 = 31,497.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,187.75/31,497.75 = 31,497.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,187.75x = 31,497.75 × 31,497.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,187.75x = 992,108,255.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,108,255.06/23,187.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,785.88
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