Finding the Third Proportional to 31,834 and 49,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,834 and 49,135 is: 75,838.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,834 : 49,135 = 49,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,834/49,135 = 49,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,834x = 49,135 × 49,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,834x = 2,414,248,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,414,248,225/31,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,838.67
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