Finding the Third Proportional to 31,052 and 66,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,052 and 66,262 is: 141,396.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,052 : 66,262 = 66,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,052/66,262 = 66,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,052x = 66,262 × 66,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,052x = 4,390,652,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,390,652,644/31,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,396.77
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