Finding the Third Proportional to 31,582 and 73,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,582 and 73,121 is: 169,295.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,582 : 73,121 = 73,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,582/73,121 = 73,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,582x = 73,121 × 73,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,582x = 5,346,680,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,346,680,641/31,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,295.19
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