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Finding the Third Proportional to 33,363 and 68,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 33,363 and 68,607 is: 141,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,363 : 68,607 = 68,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,363/68,607 = 68,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,363x = 68,607 × 68,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,363x = 4,706,920,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,920,449/33,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,082.05

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