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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,034 and 44,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,034 and 44,343 is: 63,359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,034 : 44,343 = 44,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,034/44,343 = 44,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,034x = 44,343 × 44,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,034x = 1,966,301,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,301,649/31,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,359.59

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