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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,653.13 and 68,131.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,653.13 and 68,131.13 is: 142,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.13 : 68,131.13 = 68,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.13/68,131.13 = 68,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.13x = 68,131.13 × 68,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.13x = 4,641,850,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,850,193.77/32,653.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,156.38

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