Finding the Third Proportional to 32 and 68
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Solution
The third proportional to 32 and 68 is: 144.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32 : 68 = 68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32/68 = 68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32x = 68 × 68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32x = 4,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,624/32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144.50
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