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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,849 and 68,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,849 and 68,032 is: 140,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849 : 68,032 = 68,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849/68,032 = 68,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849x = 68,032 × 68,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849x = 4,628,353,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,353,024/32,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,897.84

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