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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,353 and 68,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,353 and 68,593 is: 145,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,353 : 68,593 = 68,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,353/68,593 = 68,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,353x = 68,593 × 68,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,353x = 4,704,999,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,999,649/32,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,427.00

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