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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.63 and 70.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.63 and 70.13 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 70.13 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/70.13 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 70.13 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 4,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917.52/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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