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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,254 and 66,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,254 and 66,951 is: 138,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254 : 66,951 = 66,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254/66,951 = 66,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254x = 66,951 × 66,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254x = 4,482,436,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,436,401/32,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,973.04

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