Finding the Third Proportional to 31,378 and 45,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,378 and 45,366 is: 65,589.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,378 : 45,366 = 45,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,378/45,366 = 45,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,378x = 45,366 × 45,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,378x = 2,058,073,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,058,073,956/31,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,589.71
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