Finding the Third Proportional to 32,063 and 70,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,063 and 70,027 is: 152,942.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,063 : 70,027 = 70,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,063/70,027 = 70,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,063x = 70,027 × 70,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,063x = 4,903,780,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,903,780,729/32,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,942.04
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