Finding the Third Proportional to 31,542 and 68,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,542 and 68,988 is: 150,889.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,542 : 68,988 = 68,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,542/68,988 = 68,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,542x = 68,988 × 68,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,542x = 4,759,344,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,759,344,144/31,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,889.10
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