Finding the Third Proportional to 31,428 and 48,235.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,428 and 48,235.50 is: 74,031.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,428 : 48,235.50 = 48,235.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,428/48,235.50 = 48,235.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,428x = 48,235.50 × 48,235.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,428x = 2,326,663,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,326,663,460.25/31,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,031.55
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