Finding the Third Proportional to 31,221 and 40,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,221 and 40,509 is: 52,560.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,221 : 40,509 = 40,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,221/40,509 = 40,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,221x = 40,509 × 40,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,221x = 1,640,979,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,979,081/31,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,560.11
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