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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,265 and 68,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,265 and 68,464 is: 149,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265 : 68,464 = 68,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265/68,464 = 68,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265x = 68,464 × 68,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265x = 4,687,319,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,319,296/31,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,922.25

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