Finding the Third Proportional to 32,149.75 and 68,732.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,149.75 and 68,732.75 is: 146,943.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,149.75 : 68,732.75 = 68,732.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,149.75/68,732.75 = 68,732.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,149.75x = 68,732.75 × 68,732.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,149.75x = 4,724,190,922.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,724,190,922.56/32,149.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,943.32
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