Finding the Third Proportional to 31.13 and 84
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Solution
The third proportional to 31.13 and 84 is: 226.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31.13 : 84 = 84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31.13/84 = 84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31.13x = 84 × 84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31.13x = 7,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,056/31.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226.70
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