Finding the Third Proportional to 31,848 and 44,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,848 and 44,552 is: 62,323.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,848 : 44,552 = 44,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,848/44,552 = 44,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,848x = 44,552 × 44,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,848x = 1,984,880,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,880,704/31,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,323.56
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