Finding the Third Proportional to 31,634 and 44,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,634 and 44,505 is: 62,612.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,634 : 44,505 = 44,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,634/44,505 = 44,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,634x = 44,505 × 44,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,634x = 1,980,695,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,980,695,025/31,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,612.85
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