Finding the Third Proportional to 13,610 and 32,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,610 and 32,567 is: 77,928.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,610 : 32,567 = 32,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,610/32,567 = 32,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,610x = 32,567 × 32,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,610x = 1,060,609,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,060,609,489/13,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,928.69
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