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Finding the Third Proportional to 33,562 and 68,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 33,562 and 68,579 is: 140,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,562 : 68,579 = 68,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,562/68,579 = 68,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,562x = 68,579 × 68,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,562x = 4,703,079,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,079,241/33,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,131.08

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