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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,935 and 68,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,935 and 68,750 is: 143,511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,935 : 68,750 = 68,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,935/68,750 = 68,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,935x = 68,750 × 68,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,935x = 4,726,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,562,500/32,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,511.84

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