Finding the Third Proportional to 31,245.75 and 44,529.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,245.75 and 44,529.75 is: 63,461.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,245.75 : 44,529.75 = 44,529.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,245.75/44,529.75 = 44,529.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,245.75x = 44,529.75 × 44,529.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,245.75x = 1,982,898,635.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,898,635.06/31,245.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,461.39
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