Finding the Third Proportional to 31,266 and 63,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,266 and 63,807 is: 130,215.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,266 : 63,807 = 63,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,266/63,807 = 63,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,266x = 63,807 × 63,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,266x = 4,071,333,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,071,333,249/31,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,215.99
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