Finding the Third Proportional to 31,151 and 44,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,151 and 44,509 is: 63,595.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,151 : 44,509 = 44,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,151/44,509 = 44,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,151x = 44,509 × 44,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,151x = 1,981,051,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,981,051,081/31,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,595.10
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