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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,973 and 73,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,973 and 73,317 is: 163,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973 : 73,317 = 73,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973/73,317 = 73,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973x = 73,317 × 73,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973x = 5,375,382,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,382,489/32,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,023.76

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