Finding the Third Proportional to 32,136 and 68,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,136 and 68,700 is: 146,866.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,136 : 68,700 = 68,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,136/68,700 = 68,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,136x = 68,700 × 68,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,136x = 4,719,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,719,690,000/32,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,866.13
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