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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,846 and 68,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,846 and 68,881 is: 148,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,846 : 68,881 = 68,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,846/68,881 = 68,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,846x = 68,881 × 68,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,846x = 4,744,592,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,592,161/31,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,985.50

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