Finding the Third Proportional to 31,050 and 43,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,050 and 43,893 is: 62,048.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,050 : 43,893 = 43,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,050/43,893 = 43,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,050x = 43,893 × 43,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,050x = 1,926,595,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,926,595,449/31,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,048.16
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