Finding the Third Proportional to 31,015 and 44,299.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,015 and 44,299.50 is: 63,274.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,015 : 44,299.50 = 44,299.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,015/44,299.50 = 44,299.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,015x = 44,299.50 × 44,299.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,015x = 1,962,445,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,962,445,700.25/31,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,274.08
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