Finding the Third Proportional to 32,106 and 68,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,106 and 68,367 is: 145,581.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,106 : 68,367 = 68,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,106/68,367 = 68,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,106x = 68,367 × 68,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,106x = 4,674,046,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,674,046,689/32,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,581.72
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