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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,474.50 and 68,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,474.50 and 68,475 is: 148,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,474.50 : 68,475 = 68,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,474.50/68,475 = 68,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,474.50x = 68,475 × 68,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,474.50x = 4,688,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,825,625/31,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,972.20

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