Finding the Third Proportional to 31,146 and 44,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,146 and 44,771 is: 64,356.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,146 : 44,771 = 44,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,146/44,771 = 44,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,146x = 44,771 × 44,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,146x = 2,004,442,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,442,441/31,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,356.34
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