Finding the Third Proportional to 31,203 and 68,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,203 and 68,643 is: 151,006.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,203 : 68,643 = 68,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,203/68,643 = 68,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,203x = 68,643 × 68,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,203x = 4,711,861,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,711,861,449/31,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,006.68
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