Finding the Third Proportional to 31,028 and 44,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,028 and 44,334 is: 63,346.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,028 : 44,334 = 44,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,028/44,334 = 44,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,028x = 44,334 × 44,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,028x = 1,965,503,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,965,503,556/31,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,346.12
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