Finding the Third Proportional to 31,730 and 47,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,730 and 47,225 is: 70,286.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,730 : 47,225 = 47,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,730/47,225 = 47,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,730x = 47,225 × 47,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,730x = 2,230,200,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,200,625/31,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,286.81
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