Finding the Third Proportional to 32,006 and 69,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,006 and 69,790 is: 152,179.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,006 : 69,790 = 69,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,006/69,790 = 69,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,006x = 69,790 × 69,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,006x = 4,870,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,870,644,100/32,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,179.09
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