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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,104 and 68,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,104 and 68,660 is: 146,841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104 : 68,660 = 68,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104/68,660 = 68,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104x = 68,660 × 68,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104x = 4,714,195,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,195,600/32,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,841.38

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