Finding the Third Proportional to 31,140 and 44,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,140 and 44,490 is: 63,563.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,140 : 44,490 = 44,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,140/44,490 = 44,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,140x = 44,490 × 44,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,140x = 1,979,360,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,979,360,100/31,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,563.27
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