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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,190 and 31,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,190 and 31,067 is: 41,619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,190 : 31,067 = 31,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,190/31,067 = 31,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,190x = 31,067 × 31,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,190x = 965,158,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,158,489/23,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,619.60

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