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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,972 and 68,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,972 and 68,248 is: 141,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972 : 68,248 = 68,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972/68,248 = 68,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972x = 68,248 × 68,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972x = 4,657,789,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,789,504/32,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,265.00

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