Finding the Third Proportional to 31,108 and 66,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,108 and 66,056 is: 140,266.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,108 : 66,056 = 66,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,108/66,056 = 66,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,108x = 66,056 × 66,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,108x = 4,363,395,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,363,395,136/31,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,266.01
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