Finding the Third Proportional to 31,207 and 73,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,207 and 73,239 is: 171,882.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,207 : 73,239 = 73,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,207/73,239 = 73,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,207x = 73,239 × 73,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,207x = 5,363,951,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,363,951,121/31,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,882.95
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