Finding the Third Proportional to 31,850 and 44,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,850 and 44,547 is: 62,305.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,850 : 44,547 = 44,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,850/44,547 = 44,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,850x = 44,547 × 44,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,850x = 1,984,435,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,435,209/31,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,305.66
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