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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,066 and 68,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,066 and 68,740 is: 147,358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,066 : 68,740 = 68,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,066/68,740 = 68,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,066x = 68,740 × 68,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,066x = 4,725,187,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,187,600/32,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,358.19

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