Finding the Third Proportional to 23,512 and 31,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,512 and 31,344 is: 41,784.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,512 : 31,344 = 31,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,512/31,344 = 31,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,512x = 31,344 × 31,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,512x = 982,446,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,446,336/23,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,784.89
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