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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,249 and 68,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,249 and 68,752 is: 151,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,249 : 68,752 = 68,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,249/68,752 = 68,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,249x = 68,752 × 68,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,249x = 4,726,837,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,837,504/31,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,263.64

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