Finding the Third Proportional to 31,652 and 49,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,652 and 49,206 is: 76,495.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,652 : 49,206 = 49,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,652/49,206 = 49,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,652x = 49,206 × 49,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,652x = 2,421,230,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,421,230,436/31,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,495.34
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