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Finding the Third Proportional to 33,083 and 68,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 33,083 and 68,839 is: 143,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,083 : 68,839 = 68,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,083/68,839 = 68,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,083x = 68,839 × 68,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,083x = 4,738,807,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,807,921/33,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,239.97

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