Finding the Third Proportional to 31,363 and 48,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,363 and 48,581 is: 75,251.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,363 : 48,581 = 48,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,363/48,581 = 48,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,363x = 48,581 × 48,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,363x = 2,360,113,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,360,113,561/31,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,251.52
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