Finding the Third Proportional to 31,050 and 66,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,050 and 66,258 is: 141,388.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,050 : 66,258 = 66,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,050/66,258 = 66,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,050x = 66,258 × 66,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,050x = 4,390,122,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,390,122,564/31,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,388.81
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