Finding the Third Proportional to 31,234 and 63,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,234 and 63,625 is: 129,606.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,234 : 63,625 = 63,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,234/63,625 = 63,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,234x = 63,625 × 63,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,234x = 4,048,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,048,140,625/31,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,606.86
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