Finding the Third Proportional to 31,466 and 61,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,466 and 61,335 is: 119,557.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,466 : 61,335 = 61,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,466/61,335 = 61,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,466x = 61,335 × 61,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,466x = 3,761,982,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,761,982,225/31,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,557.05
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