Finding the Third Proportional to 31,819 and 67,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,819 and 67,119 is: 141,580.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,819 : 67,119 = 67,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,819/67,119 = 67,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,819x = 67,119 × 67,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,819x = 4,504,960,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,960,161/31,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,580.82
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