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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,032 and 44,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,032 and 44,340 is: 63,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,032 : 44,340 = 44,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,032/44,340 = 44,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,032x = 44,340 × 44,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,032x = 1,966,035,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,035,600/31,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,355.10

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