Finding the Third Proportional to 31,075 and 66,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,075 and 66,504 is: 142,326.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,075 : 66,504 = 66,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,075/66,504 = 66,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,075x = 66,504 × 66,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,075x = 4,422,782,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,422,782,016/31,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,326.05
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