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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,042 and 68,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,042 and 68,708 is: 147,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042 : 68,708 = 68,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042/68,708 = 68,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042x = 68,708 × 68,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042x = 4,720,789,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,789,264/32,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,331.29

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