Finding the Third Proportional to 31,132 and 46,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,132 and 46,588 is: 69,717.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,132 : 46,588 = 46,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,132/46,588 = 46,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,132x = 46,588 × 46,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,132x = 2,170,441,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,441,744/31,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,717.39
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