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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,553 and 68,025

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,553 and 68,025 is: 146,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,553 : 68,025 = 68,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,553/68,025 = 68,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,553x = 68,025 × 68,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,553x = 4,627,400,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,400,625/31,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,654.85

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