Finding the Third Proportional to 31,476 and 61,356.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,476 and 61,356.75 is: 119,603.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,476 : 61,356.75 = 61,356.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,476/61,356.75 = 61,356.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,476x = 61,356.75 × 61,356.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,476x = 3,764,650,770.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,764,650,770.56/31,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,603.85
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