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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,436 and 68,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,436 and 68,326 is: 148,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,436 : 68,326 = 68,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,436/68,326 = 68,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,436x = 68,326 × 68,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,436x = 4,668,442,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,442,276/31,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,506.24

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