Finding the Third Proportional to 31,302 and 48,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,302 and 48,544 is: 75,283.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,302 : 48,544 = 48,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,302/48,544 = 48,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,302x = 48,544 × 48,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,302x = 2,356,519,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,356,519,936/31,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,283.37
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