Finding the Third Proportional to 31,419 and 65,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,419 and 65,394 is: 136,107.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,419 : 65,394 = 65,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,419/65,394 = 65,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,419x = 65,394 × 65,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,419x = 4,276,375,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,276,375,236/31,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,107.94
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