Finding the Third Proportional to 31,122 and 66,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,122 and 66,618 is: 142,598.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,122 : 66,618 = 66,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,122/66,618 = 66,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,122x = 66,618 × 66,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,122x = 4,437,957,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,437,957,924/31,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,598.74
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