Finding the Third Proportional to 31,999,623.50 and 70,227,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,999,623.50 and 70,227,724 is: 154,124,726.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,999,623.50 : 70,227,724 = 70,227,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,999,623.50/70,227,724 = 70,227,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,999,623.50x = 70,227,724 × 70,227,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,999,623.50x = 4,931,933,218,220,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,931,933,218,220,176/31,999,623.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,124,726.44
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