Finding the Third Proportional to 31,440 and 68,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,440 and 68,336 is: 148,530.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,440 : 68,336 = 68,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,440/68,336 = 68,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,440x = 68,336 × 68,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,440x = 4,669,808,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,669,808,896/31,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,530.82
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