Finding the Third Proportional to 31,192 and 47,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,192 and 47,716 is: 72,993.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,192 : 47,716 = 47,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,192/47,716 = 47,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,192x = 47,716 × 47,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,192x = 2,276,816,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,276,816,656/31,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,993.61
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