Finding the Third Proportional to 31,406 and 44,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,406 and 44,015 is: 61,686.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,406 : 44,015 = 44,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,406/44,015 = 44,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,406x = 44,015 × 44,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,406x = 1,937,320,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,320,225/31,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,686.31
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