Finding the Third Proportional to 31,135.50 and 44,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,135.50 and 44,757 is: 64,337.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,135.50 : 44,757 = 44,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,135.50/44,757 = 44,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,135.50x = 44,757 × 44,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,135.50x = 2,003,189,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,003,189,049/31,135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,337.78
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