Finding the Third Proportional to 31,692 and 44,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,692 and 44,311 is: 61,954.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,692 : 44,311 = 44,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,692/44,311 = 44,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,692x = 44,311 × 44,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,692x = 1,963,464,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,464,721/31,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,954.59
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