Finding the Third Proportional to 31,090 and 66,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,090 and 66,616 is: 142,736.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,090 : 66,616 = 66,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,090/66,616 = 66,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,090x = 66,616 × 66,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,090x = 4,437,691,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,437,691,456/31,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,736.94
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