Finding the Third Proportional to 31,130 and 66,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,130 and 66,634 is: 142,630.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,130 : 66,634 = 66,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,130/66,634 = 66,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,130x = 66,634 × 66,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,130x = 4,440,089,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,440,089,956/31,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,630.58
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