Finding the Third Proportional to 31,236 and 68,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,236 and 68,872 is: 151,855.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,236 : 68,872 = 68,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,236/68,872 = 68,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,236x = 68,872 × 68,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,236x = 4,743,352,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,743,352,384/31,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,855.31
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