Finding the Third Proportional to 31,975 and 48,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,975 and 48,409 is: 73,289.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,975 : 48,409 = 48,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,975/48,409 = 48,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,975x = 48,409 × 48,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,975x = 2,343,431,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,343,431,281/31,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,289.48
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