Finding the Third Proportional to 13,452 and 32,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,452 and 32,549 is: 78,756.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,452 : 32,549 = 32,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,452/32,549 = 32,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,452x = 32,549 × 32,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,452x = 1,059,437,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,437,401/13,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,756.87
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