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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,840 and 68,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,840 and 68,512 is: 142,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,840 : 68,512 = 68,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,840/68,512 = 68,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,840x = 68,512 × 68,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,840x = 4,693,894,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,894,144/32,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,932.22

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