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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,021 and 68,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,021 and 68,974 is: 148,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021 : 68,974 = 68,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021/68,974 = 68,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021x = 68,974 × 68,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021x = 4,757,412,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,412,676/32,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,571.65

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