Finding the Third Proportional to 31,380 and 45,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,380 and 45,369 is: 65,594.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,380 : 45,369 = 45,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,380/45,369 = 45,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,380x = 45,369 × 45,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,380x = 2,058,346,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,058,346,161/31,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,594.21
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