Finding the Third Proportional to 31,427 and 67,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,427 and 67,775 is: 146,162.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,427 : 67,775 = 67,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,427/67,775 = 67,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,427x = 67,775 × 67,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,427x = 4,593,450,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,593,450,625/31,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,162.56
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