Finding the Third Proportional to 31,391 and 46,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,391 and 46,543 is: 69,008.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,391 : 46,543 = 46,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,391/46,543 = 46,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,391x = 46,543 × 46,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,391x = 2,166,250,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,166,250,849/31,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,008.66
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