Finding the Third Proportional to 31,790.50 and 50,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,790.50 and 50,328 is: 79,674.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,790.50 : 50,328 = 50,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,790.50/50,328 = 50,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,790.50x = 50,328 × 50,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,790.50x = 2,532,907,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,532,907,584/31,790.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,674.98
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