Finding the Third Proportional to 31,477 and 68,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,477 and 68,117 is: 147,406.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,477 : 68,117 = 68,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,477/68,117 = 68,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,477x = 68,117 × 68,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,477x = 4,639,925,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,639,925,689/31,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,406.86
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