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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,864 and 44,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,864 and 44,567 is: 62,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,864 : 44,567 = 44,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,864/44,567 = 44,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,864x = 44,567 × 44,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,864x = 1,986,217,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,217,489/31,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,334.22

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