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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,476 and 68,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,476 and 68,430 is: 148,769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,476 : 68,430 = 68,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,476/68,430 = 68,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,476x = 68,430 × 68,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,476x = 4,682,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,664,900/31,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,769.38

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