Finding the Third Proportional to 31,704 and 44,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,704 and 44,326 is: 61,973.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,704 : 44,326 = 44,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,704/44,326 = 44,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,704x = 44,326 × 44,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,704x = 1,964,794,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,794,276/31,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,973.07
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