Finding the Third Proportional to 31,544 and 68,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 31,544 and 68,420 is: 148,405.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,544 : 68,420 = 68,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,544/68,420 = 68,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,544x = 68,420 × 68,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,544x = 4,681,296,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,681,296,400/31,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,405.29
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