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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,847 and 68,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,847 and 68,028 is: 140,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847 : 68,028 = 68,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847/68,028 = 68,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847x = 68,028 × 68,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847x = 4,627,808,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,808,784/32,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,889.85

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