Finding the Third Proportional to 31,194 and 66,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,194 and 66,284 is: 140,846.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,194 : 66,284 = 66,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,194/66,284 = 66,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,194x = 66,284 × 66,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,194x = 4,393,568,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,393,568,656/31,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,846.59
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