Finding the Third Proportional to 31,430 and 44,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,430 and 44,553 is: 63,155.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,430 : 44,553 = 44,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,430/44,553 = 44,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,430x = 44,553 × 44,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,430x = 1,984,969,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,969,809/31,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,155.26
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