Finding the Third Proportional to 31,012 and 44,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,012 and 44,310 is: 63,310.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,012 : 44,310 = 44,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,012/44,310 = 44,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,012x = 44,310 × 44,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,012x = 1,963,376,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,376,100/31,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,310.21
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