Finding the Third Proportional to 31,463 and 49,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,463 and 49,108 is: 76,648.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,463 : 49,108 = 49,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,463/49,108 = 49,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,463x = 49,108 × 49,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,463x = 2,411,595,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,411,595,664/31,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,648.62
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