Finding the Third Proportional to 31,104 and 47,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,104 and 47,808 is: 73,482.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,104 : 47,808 = 47,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,104/47,808 = 47,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,104x = 47,808 × 47,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,104x = 2,285,604,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,604,864/31,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,482.67
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